The 4 appliances that use the most energy

18 Nov, 2014

These are the top four energy-hogging appliances in your home.

5 benefits of LED bulbs

17 Nov, 2014

If this list doesn’t convince you to switch your lighting strategy, nothing will.

Get attic insulation advice from ENERGY STAR with #RuleYourAttic

14 Nov, 2014

If you have a drafty attic but aren’t sure how to go about fixing it, this is your opportunity to get advice from the experts in energy conservation.

New Maryland lead law requires inspection, registration of all properties built before 1978

13 Nov, 2014

The state passed a new law in 2012 that requires all rental properties built before 1978 to undergo the lead inspection and registration process by January 1, 2015. 

How to keep mice from getting into your house

12 Nov, 2014

Here are some steps you can take to keep your home from becoming a mouse hotel.

Federal study says HVAC energy efficiency decreased by improper installation

10 Nov, 2014

A new study from the National Institute of Standards and Technology found that without proper installation, energy-efficient HVAC systems do not perform up to energy standards.

3 problems your roof may have in winter

6 Nov, 2014

Of all the parts of a house, the roof bears the brunt of winter most directly, leaving it the most vulnerable to damage during the season.

MD, WV, VA all rank among least energy-efficient, most energy-expensive states

5 Nov, 2014

A recent WalletHub study found that all three states fell in the bottom of a country-wide ranking of energy efficiency and energy expensiveness.

UK “amphibious house” tackles flood threat in a new way

4 Nov, 2014

Baca Architects has designed a house that will lift up and float in case of a flood.

5 signs of faulty wiring

3 Nov, 2014

If you see any of these signs, you should have your home checked for wiring problems.