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Trim your utility bills
How much do you spend in utilities per year? How much could you save with a few energy efficient improvements? Which improvements are the most cost effective?
These are all the answers you can get with a home energy audit, according to this Seattle Times article.
According to this article "homeowners may be surprised by the amount of air misdirected through
leaky ducts, poorly insulated attics, or noninsulated light switches
and electrical outlets."
Independent contractors usually perform energy audits for a fee, but the article suggests a few ways to assess your home's energy efficiency.
In addition, I recently found this nice Web Based DIY Home Energy Audit Tool, that actually gives you great suggestions and ball park figures for current expenses and possible savings you can get with simple home improvements.
According to the U.S Department of Energy, among all the significant energy efficient improvements you can make in your home, controlling moisture in your crawl space or basement are two of the most cost-effective. There are a ton of studies on the benefits of both crawl space encapsulation.
How much do you spend in utilities per year? 