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Buttoning Up Your Home

Add Value to Your House and Help the Planet

An astounding number of homes in the US report “frequent” and “very frequent” drafts. The Energy Information Administration 2001 Survey EIA reports that 88% of homes in the US are leaky, and these leaks could be costing you and the environment big time. Rocky Mountain Institute's Cool Citizens Everyday Solutions demonstrates that a typical home can save as much as 19% on heating and cooling bills by sealing up doors, windows and air leaks, and an additional 16% by adding extra insulation. So if you are interested in cutting your heating and cooling bill by 1/3 or more, read on. [read more]
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