Are your energy bills climbing? It’s a common occurrence for Texas residents as the temperature heats up outside in the summer. Fortunately, you’re not powerless against high utility bills. With some simple tips, you can learn to save on energy costs today and all year long. Change the water heater temperature: You may notice that the default setting on your […]

Making the commitment to seal and insulate your home may not generate as much buzz in the neighborhood as installing a solar array on your roof or upgrading to the latest high-tech air conditioning system. Caulking and fiberglass batts aren’t just low-tech; they’re no-tech. Nevertheless, few other measures will result in more immediate bottom-line savings on your utility bills than […]

Picture this: In the summer, you turn on your Nacogdoches area home’s central air conditioning and simultaneously turn on dozens of tiny space heaters. It sounds absurd and wasteful, but if your home is lighted with incandescent light bulbs, this is essentially what you're doing. Replacing all those incandescent bulbs with energy-efficient lighting can save you money right away and […]