Home Interior Design

Are you concerned about ever rising energy costs? Who isn’t! But, there is something you can do about it.

Here are a few suggestions to get you started.

Efficient central air conditioners can make all the difference in the world. Some states or provinces have programs where you can get a rebate for an old one when installing a more energy efficient A/C system into your house.
- Better control systems that improve the humidity and/or temperature control.
- Controls mold and mildew
- Far easier to maintain
- ENERGY STAR® label - outdoor condensing unit quieter.
- High-efficiency units
- More visually appealing
- Operates more quietly
- Reduces humidity
- Reduces energy consumption

A well-insulated ceiling
- Adds comfort
- Reduces outdoor noise
- Deals well with seasonal and extreme weather conditions, threats and challenges
- Fire-safety contributions
- Helps alleviate uncomfortable drafts
- Lowers the risk of frozen water pipes
- Decreases heat loss through structure
- Minimizes moisture-related problems, issues and concerns, even damage (outdoor and indoor)
- Reduces the chance of ice forming in attics or “ice dams” on top of the roof – minimizes roof damage

A crawlspace has to be well-designed, in good condition and not contributing to any discomfort, added cost or energy waste
- Comfort
- Reduces uncomfortable drafts
- Blocks noise and fights moisture
- Watch out for un-insulated, leaky or poorly-installed crawlspace wall insulation
- Pipes are far less likely to freeze if well insulated and not exposed (especially in unheated areas)

Here are a few reality, process and progress checks for you to ask YOURSELF as you set out or continue on your efficiency program for your house and hearth!
- You have the desire and motivation
- A fair idea and concept of what to do
- Need and incentive (saving and conservation of energy and dollars, added efficiency and comfort)
- Ideas, recommendations of getting it into place, capitalizing and optimizing it to your advantage.
A PLAN TO GET IT DONE and continue the savings!

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