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About a month ago I had 4 new windows installed.
U-factor: 0.32 (lower is better)
Solar Heat Gain Coefficient: 0.33 (lower is better)
These are great windows.
I knew when I bought this house that a few windows were in need of replacement. I just didn’t know how bad they needed to be replaced! After getting some quotes my [...]

Penny Pinching Home is pleased to anounce a new store for laser levels!
A few weeks ago I was in need of a decent level to help hang a number of photos on one wall. They needed to be stright as well, which was a bit hard to do with a tape measure and a pencil.
I [...]

The colors in your House can Reduce Your Energy Bill (sort of anyhow…)
Paint the walls of your home a light color. Dark colors tend to absorb light, requiring you to use more energy from light bulbs to achieve the same effect.
Basically, you’ll need brighter (ie – higher wattage) bulbs to have the same effect [...]