HVAC costs are somewhat more difficult to pin down, because they are so contingent upon outside factors.
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May, 2012
While only two of the 57 boxes that have earned Energy Star certification currently offer consumers this option, that figure should be on the rise in coming years.
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May, 2012
More advanced systems – known as manual-on switches – are turned on by a user, but they then turn off automatically.
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May, 2012
With the country still struggling through a recession, many Americans are willing to embrace new ways of thinking if it means easing the pressure on their bank accounts.
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May, 2012
Mortgage interest rates that have remained near record lows, along with depressed home values, have provided a gold mine of opportunities for prospective homebuyers.
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May, 2012
Beart estimates that homeowners could slash their energy consumption by nearly 10 percent after seeing where energy is being wasted.
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May, 2012
Heavy spring rains can cause the water table to become supersaturated, which could produce localized flooding.
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May, 2012
The largest homebuilding company in the nation has announced plans to educate buyers as to savings that can be derived from energy upgrades.
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May, 2012
This seismic shift in homeownership habits can be traced back to a variety of factors that arose in the last five years.
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May, 2012
Considering that home heating costs can climb to nearly 30 percent of a homeowner’s monthly utility bills, these products could be extremely valuable.