Though the arrival of summer brings fun days at the pool and delicious barbeques, it also brings sweltering temperatures and unbearable humidity. If you feel like your home never feels cool, despite constantly running your air conditioning, it's time to take action. Check out these unconventional ways to save money and keep your home at a comfortable temperature this summer.
Even though summer is officially in full swing, it's never too late to prepare your home for hot temperatures. Historically, some of the hottest days of the year occur in July and August. A few strategic moves can help you keep your home at a comfortable temperature and lower your energy bills. Get started now on these simple tips to prepare your home for a hot summer.
When the temperatures soar, so does your electricity bill. Running your AC practically non-stop to keep you cool in the hot Vegas summer requires lots of power. In most homes, heating and cooling account for more than 50% of the energy used. If you’re looking to save money on your electricity bill this summer, here are some energy efficient ways that you can beat the heat.
As we have become more aware of how our actions impact the environment, more people are working to reduce their family’s environmental footprint. Increasing your home’s energy efficiency is one way that you can help the environment. While there are many different ways to be more energy efficient, false information is often shared alongside good advice. Today, we will be debunking some of the most common myths about energy efficiency.
The Las Vegas heat can be oppressive for many of the most popular plants used in more moderate climates, but that doesn’t mean a Vegas homeowner needs to give up on a beautiful yard. Today, we’ll take a look at nine colorful plants that will feel right at home in desert heat, keeping your yard healthy and pleasing even when less hardy specimens would be wilting.
If your home is in close proximity to your neighbor's space, switching up your landscaping is an easy way to add privacy to your yard. It's possible to make your yard more private using fencing, but you may prefer to utilize a more natural option. Or, you can enhance your open-style fence with privacy-enhancing landscaping for optimal results. When considering your options, it's important to make sure that your potential additions will thrive in the extreme Las Vegas heat. Here are a few heat-resistant alternatives that can add privacy to your outside spaces.
Spring has arrived and with it should come your annual home maintenance checklist. This handy guide details the most important home maintenance tasks you should complete as the weather warms up:
Humans have been trying to stay warm or cool for as long as we have existed. In fact, it’s one of those things that will never change, and the fight for cool or warm temperatures continues to this day. However, unlike the cavemen days, there is a lot more technology and expertise available to make your home comfortable than just a fire or a door or shutters. This technique is called insulation, and the idea is simple; to keep the temperatures indoors at optimum levels, regardless of what it is outside. If your home is like an icebox in the winter or an oven during the summer, it’s most likely because of bad, or not enough, insulation.
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