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Timothy Evans of Traverse CityHome Inspections says there are
ways to save money and energy inyour home.
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Find Better Ways to Heat and CoolYour House
Instead of using heating and cooling, try methods such asinstalling a cooling fan, or installing a wood or pellet stove.
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Install a Tankless Water Heater
These only produce hot water when necessary.
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Replace Incandescent Lights
Traditional incandescent lights convert approximately only10% of the energy they consume into light, while the rest
becomes heat.
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Seal and Insulate Your Home
Tightly seal your home to improve indoor comfort withoutpaying the money for heat and cooling.
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Install Efficient Shower heads andToilets
Try installing low flow shower heads and toilets.
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Use Appliances and ElectronicsResponsibly
They can account for 20% of household energy bills.
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Install Daylighting as an Alternative toElectrical Lighting
Try starting with skylights or light shelves.
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Insulate Windows and Doors
1/3 of a house's heat loss can occur through windows anddoors.
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Cook Smart
Use convection ovens and microwave ovens, for example.
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Change the Way YouDo Laundry
Wait until you have a full load of clothes, for example.