Here are some ways to make your home more energy efficient from Home Depot.
Change to CFL bulbs
Compact Fluorescent Light bulbs are inexpensive and each bulb can save you $30 over its lifetime. CFLs use about 10 times less energy than regular bulbs and last much longer. CFLs are now available in soft white, bright white and daylight. The only downside of CFLs besides the slightly higher initial cost is that they take about 20 seconds to reach their full brightness.
Use a ceiling fan.
In the summer, run the fan so the blades circulate counter-clockwise and circulate the air downwards. Although the movement of the air won’t affect the temperature, the wind chill effect makes your body perceive a cooler temperature allowing you to turn the air conditioning up or off and remain comfortable.
Seal your home from heat
Almost half a home’s energy expenses go toward cooling so making sure the air doesn’t escape through cracks is essential. There are several inexpensive products and tools to seal cracks including caulk and weather-stripping. Check for daylight or drafts to find any potential leaks. Places to examine are around all windows and doors, folding attic stairs, the dryer vent and the fireplace.
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