Cutting through the confusion on home energy efficiency

4 Jun, 2013

There are a lot of different approaches to reducing energy consumption, with some of these more myths than proven methods, and that can be overwhelming for the average homeowner.

How to save on energy this summer

3 Jun, 2013

Keeping your home energy efficient isn’t just good for the environment, but good for the wallet too. 

Preparing your home for energy efficiency and mold this summer

30 May, 2013

As spring turns over to summer, the seasonal change can expose some weaknesses in your home or introduce some issues that may arise because of the change in weather. This is especially true lately, given the number of natural disasters that can, directly or indirectly, damage your home and leave it vulnerable. Here are some tips to be mindful of when managing your home this summer.

Energy efficiency reducing demand for summer power in New England and Canada

29 May, 2013

Improvements in energy efficiency and conversation are expected to reduce the demand for electricity in New England and northeastern Canada this summer.

Ed Begley Jr. to speak at Mother Earth News Fair on June 1

28 May, 2013

Hollywood veteran Ed Begley Jr. has long been an advocate for environmentally friendly living, opting to ride his bike or drive his electric car in favor of riding in limos or taking a personal jet.

Before summer starts do a home inspection of your own for this damaging pest

23 May, 2013

While there is a wide array of structural issues that can be unveiled from a home inspection – from poor insulation that is draining your property’s energy efficiency to literal cracks in your house’s foundations – there are other problems that a home inspection contractor can discover that may not be having as obvious an impact on your day-to-day life.

Sales of previously owned properties are up in April

22 May, 2013

A recent report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) indicated that home sales were up markedly during the Month of April compared to March.

Tornadoes remind coastal residents of damaging Superstorm Sandy

21 May, 2013

With the recent string of devastating tornadoes sweeping through the Midwest – with one recent storm even taking the lives of at least 51 individuals after slamming into an Oklahoma elementary school – Maryland residents are likely remembering the devastation that they felt at the hands of Superstorm Sandy back in October 2012.

Annual EE Global Forum begins in Washington, D.C.

20 May, 2013

Today is the first day of the Sixth Annual Energy Efficiency Global Forum in Washington, D.C. – a yearly gathering of manufacturers and advocacy groups aimed at enhancing the discussion on environmentally friendly practices.

When selling a house, beat the home inspector to the punch

17 May, 2013

Spring and summer are notoriously the busiest seasons for home sales, and before any wise buyer signs the lease on a new property, they’ll probably hire a home inspection contractor to come make sure that this investment is a wise one.