We can’t say it enough – we’re proud that we’ve been doing this for so long – with such great success. In the 30+ years we’ve been in business, we’ve learned a few things here and there, and are excited to share them with you.
Every Tuesday we'll post one or more tips for FREE energy saving ideas in and around the home! Check back every week! We try to pick tips that are creative, timely/seasonal - and of course always free! This week is a cool one - stop using your oven! Slow cookers, electric fry pans/skillets and electric kettles use less power than your stove top or oven.
Crisp, clear winter mornings are so peaceful in my quiet neighborhood. A hot cup of coffee in my hand, I gaze out of my kitchen window, bright sunlight pouring in. And then reality sets in. On bright winter mornings like this, I realize that my window panes are far from sparkling.
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It’s cold. My utility bills are out of control. My yard looks awful. My decorations aren’t CFL or LED or whatever is the most energy-efficient these days. I’m still cold.
This time of year – complaints are running rampant and the topic s range from temperature to bills to appearance to landscape to struggles with holiday lights – and really any topic you can imagine. We can only imagine the stress these complaints are bringing to people around the world. So we have some fun easy tips that can take you through the cold months with a smile on your face and a few extra bucks in your wallet.
We say it all the time - happy customers keep our business moving forward. Being a local company is something we take very seriously and are incredibly proud of. We are also aware of the great responsibility that comes with being a local company. Our customers could easily be our neighbors, friends, friends of friends, family, vendors, etc. The list is endless. Because of that - we take quality control and customer satisfaction very seriously. We are proud and excited to share just a few of our latest great customer comments:
When replacing products around the home, complaints can skyrocket. Thompson Creek has the answer to all of them. Sounds salesy we know, but it’s actually true. Check it out:
Thompson Creek Window Company, the mid-Atlantic’s leading home improvement replacement products company, today announced they have been named #6 on Qualified Remodeler's annual list of the top 200 exterior contractors in the United States, up eight spots from #14 in 2010.
Last week we had the profound privilege of donating 343 non-perishable food items and over $450 in cash for daily living necessities to the Bridgeway Community Cupboard in Columbia, MD for their annual Thanksgiving food drive and in honor and ongoing support of our own Reggie Odom.
How many times have you or a loved one nearly fallen off the ladder while frantically and annoyingly pulling disgusting piles of glop out of your gutters? Cleaning your gutters and downspouts is a thankless chore, not to mention a dangerous one. Clogged gutters can cause water to back up, damaging your siding and fascia, ruining your landscaping and causing erosion.
*Please note our doors come in a vast variety of colors and there are only a select listing shown here. With all available design options, there are thousands of door combinations available. If you don't see your desired color here, please contact us. We probably have it!
Tip:Turn off your lights and dine only by candlelight. OR - switch to CFL bulbs. A little pricier upfront - but they last longer and are kinder to the environment. A standard 60W bulb can be replaced by a 15W to 18W CFL, while a 100W bulb can be replaced by a 20W to 25W CFL.
Tip: Turn off your lights and dine only by candlelight. OR - switch to CFL bulbs. A little pricier upfront - but they last longer and are kinder to the environment. A standard 60W bulb can be replaced by a 15W to 18W CFL, while a 100W bulb can be replaced by a 20W to 25W CFL. A CFL bulb uses 75 percent less energy and lasts up to 10 times longer than a regular, incandescent bulb.
Tip:If your house is dry in the winter – this may sound weird, but rather than dealing with a loud and annoying humidifier, just leave your tub full. You are saving water that you would have used to fill the humidifier, and dispersing much more moisture into your air. And – you're stretching the dollars it cost to heat the tub water originally. Win-win!
Tip:Automatically switching monitors to sleep mode or manually turning monitors off saves energy, but using screen savers doesn't reduce energy use. For energy savings and convenience, consider turning off both the CPU and the monitor if you're not going to use your PC for more than two hours. Roughly 75 percent of the electricity used to power home electronics is consumed while the products are turned off.
Tip:The energy performance ratings of windows, doors and skylights can tell you their potential for gaining and losing heat, as well as for transmitting sunlight into your home. When purchasing replacement products, be sure to look for the NFRC label. The National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) is a non-profit organization created by the Department of Energy and the window and door industry. The NFRC provides consistent ratings on windows and doors relating to the energy performance of that product. The NFRC label on a window or door informs consumers about a product's U-factor, which takes into account a product's ability to block warming caused by sunlight, light transmittance and air leakage through cracks in the product's assembly.
Tip:Add up home appliances, heating and lighting, and you've got nearly one-third of U.S. carbon emissions (28%) – significantly more than transportation. That shows how important it is to reduce home energy use through smart home improvements and energy efficient products.
Tip:The average U.S. household spends $1,900 on utility bills for heating, hot water and electricity. Most can cut energy consumption – and cost – by as much as 25% by caulking, adding insulation and taking other simple conservation measures. And just imagine how much you could save by adding energy-efficient replacement windows and doors – even better siding can help!
Tip:Energy Star is a label on energy efficient products – appliances, electronics, building products, heating & cooling equipment, lighting and fans, and plumbing supplies – that meet government standards for energy efficiency. These products use significantly less electricity than similar products, meaning they cost less to run.
Tip:Whether it requires an investment or not, going green can lower energy costs. Making your home a little warmer in the summer and a little cooler in the winter can cut heating costs significantly, without costing a dime. Lighting consumes a lot of electricity, so choosing more efficient bulbs, even if they're more expensive, will pay for themselves, typically in a year or so. And the biggest potential is in your windows and doors. If you have single-pane windows, upgrading to efficient double- or triple-pane windows with low-e coating will result in savings on your energy bills of up to 30%. Thompson Creek's double-pane vinyl windows are 78.57% more efficient than a single pane wood window.
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