...As spring turns into summer, the first thing on my chore checklist is to prepare my home for the hot summer season. Anything I can do to reduce my energy use not only saves me money on my monthly electricity bills but it also helps reduce my environmental impact....

I was really shocked to learn that roofing choices make a huge impact on your electricity bill. After doing a little research, it made sense that certain roofs would transfer less heat inside the house. Still, I would never have guessed that roofing choices could reduce my air conditioning energy consumption by about 15 percent...

Electric lighting accounts for about one quarter of a home's energy use so reducing your usage of electricity is a great way to go green and save money. One easy solution can be installing energy efficient windows that allow for more natural light to come in without causing heating or cooling problems...

...Conserving energy really is a family affair in our house and although my children are now 10 and 8 years old, they started building energy saving habits at an early age.If you have children that are tall enough to reach a light switch then you can enlist their help in reducing your household energy bills...

Cutting your home energy consumption makes a huge impact on the environment. Various home insulation projects are often a cost-effective way to improve energy efficiency and help you go green. Here are four tips to help you insulate your home...