Tag: Conservation and Utility Savings

Do Your Can Lights have Air Leaks?

Over the past few decades, can lights have become increasingly popular in homes due to their stylish design and targeted light benefits around the home. Can lights, otherwise known as recessed lights, are commonly used in new both builds and renovations. These lights are used for both general lighting and accent lighting in all different…

Improvements for Home Safety – Part 2

There are many safety considerations that go along with making updates and improvements to your home. When it comes to the world of home energy, this is no different.   Whether you are making improvements to your home energy system or doing regular maintenance checks, it’s important to always keep certain safety precautions in mind….

Improvements for Home Safety – Part 1

There are many safety considerations that go along with making updates and improvements to your home. When it comes to the world of home energy, this is no different.   Whether you are making improvements to your home energy system or doing regular maintenance checks, it’s important to always keep certain safety precautions in mind….

Weatherizing Your Home with Weather-Stripping

Air leaks in the home are a major culprit when it comes to energy loss. Sure, each crack, gap or hole is most likely extremely small in size. However, each one can contribute to a very large cumulative problem in many houses. In some cases, poor weatherization can result in more than a 10% increase…

Is a Home Energy Audit Right for You?

Homeowners everywhere want to be saving as much money as possible. Whether they are in old homes or just building new, they want to know the energy improvements they make increase the overall efficiency of their homes. While some efficiency trouble areas can easily be identified by the homeowner, like drafty doors and windows or…

Insulation Tips for Your Home – Part 2

As a follow up to our most recent blog post with tips of initial consideration for insulation projects around your home, we’ve outlined a few more below. If any questions arise based on these tips, don’t hesitate to reach out to discuss with our team here at BelRed.   Pay attention to the R-value. R-value…

Insulation Tips for Your Home – Part 1

It’s getting to be that time of year—people all over are taking the necessary steps to prepare themselves for the cold days ahead. From heat system and HVAC maintenance to home weatherization, homeowners are getting their houses ready for winter. One topic that goes hand in hand with home energy savings and indoor comfort is…

Fall Energy Tips – Part 3

Each season brings unique challenges and opportunities for homeowners to be able to save energy and increase the overall performance of their homes. Fall is an especially crucial time to be mindful of things you are doing around the house to save energy. As the warmer summer days are starting to come to a close,…

Fall Energy Tips – Part 2

Each season brings unique challenges and opportunities for homeowners to be able to save energy and increase the overall performance of their homes. Fall is an especially crucial time to be mindful of things you are doing around the house to save energy. As the warmer summer days are starting to come to a close,…

Fall Energy Tips – Part 1

Each season brings unique challenges and opportunities for homeowners to be able to save energy and increase the overall performance of their homes. Fall is an especially crucial time to be mindful of things you are doing around the house to save energy. As the warmer summer days are starting to come to a close,…