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Federal tax credits may be available for improvements to your home’s energy-efficient features, including heating and cooling equipment, water heaters, windows, and insulation-- as long as the improvements are completed by the end of 2011. If you have already made improvements, read on to find out if you may be eligible.  If you are thinking about making improvements soon, use this listing of available tax credits that expire on December 31, 2011 to help you decide.

A programmable thermostat can save you about 10% of your energy costs per year by automatically adjusting your home’s temperature...

During the holidays you want to be able to guarantee plenty of water, especially hot water, to go around.  Extra loads of laundry and dishes, as well as extra showers and baths for guests, all create added demand on your water heater...

Conducting your own Home Energy Audit can easily be done. It’s a great way to assess where your home is losing energy, as well as prioritize potential areas to upgrade for increased energy efficiencies...

When it comes to your plumbing, disaster usually hits when you least expect it.  Being prepared can help save you hundreds in damage and repairs.  If you have an emergency plumbing problem and don’t have a regular plumber who services your home, you may have a difficult time finding one quick. 

Statistics show that most people spend more than half of their lives indoors and the impact of indoor air-quality has become more prevalent in recent years as a result of efforts to make our homes more energy efficient. 

One of the most common plumbing calls we get is for clogged drains.  A clog is by definition when a large item or several smaller items get lodged into a pipe

Did you know something as easy as changing the filter on your air conditioning system can make a difference in not only the quality of your indoor air, but also on your monthly utility bills?  This small change can offer some surprisingly large benefits.

Water leaks around the house often get underestimated in their potential to cause serious damage. A trap that's not tight, a toilet seal that's lost its grip, or even a water line with a tiny drip may be hard to see or hear, but every day it continues to wear away parts of your home, causing mold growth and leaving behind any number of problems for you and your home.

We are fast approaching the end of 2011, which also marks the end of the Federal Tax Credits for energy efficient products.