Joseph Dale - Money Saving Tips: 7 Easy energy saving tips

Thank you for purchasing my book. My goal is to suggest howyou can save money today by implementing some quick and easyideas to give you comfort in your home and save you money on your electric bill.

The information contained within these pages is from my own personal knowledge and experience. I have written this book to bereliable information regarding the subject matter at hand.

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I've been in the construction industry for over 20 years. I can tell you from experience what works and does not work. I'vereplaced my fair share of windows, and doors; insulated homes;replaced trim in various interior and exterior areas full bathroomand kitchen remodels; window and door replacements; tile, sheetrock, painting, flooring, electrical, plumbing, roofing, framing, house flips, etc.

Just when I thought I came across everything under the sun, something else will undoubtedly come across my path and add another notch to the learning belt. There is always room for learning more information, and I continue to do so.

In these pages to follow, I've included simple solutions youcan do to help save you money on your utility bill and give youcomfort in your home.

Now I am a do it yourself kinda guy not to mention I amcomfortable doing all these items I list here. If you don't mind getting a little dirty, everything I mention here should be relativelystraight forward. If you don't feel comfortable or are unsure ashow to do the items I list here, contact a local professional. I listthe type of professional to contact, or ask your local hardware storefor a recommendation.

Today's products use less electricity than a decade ago, however it's still important to pay attention to the items that useelectricity.

Look for the Energy Star on major appliances
Use LED Bulbs instead of incandescent
Turn lights off when not in use
Use a power strip for multiple devices and turn off when not in use.
Unplug your phone charger when not using. The plug adapter still uses energy when your phone or device is notplugged in

These are the most common areas where you will find the airleaks. Natural Ventilation works like this; Cold temperatures willalways naturally flow to warmer temperatures. So, in the Summertime when you are cooling your home, if there is a way for thecooler air to find its way out to the warmer air, it will. Same goesfor the winter time, that cold air will find its way into your home. Well if you ever felt a draft around your windows or doors, youcan identify with what I'm talking about. Follow along and I willexplain some quick and easy steps to help you save some moneyon your electric bill and live more comfortably.

On the exterior of the window you can apply a thin bead of clear silicone around the window frame. Silicone is flexible and will do well in the changing seasons. If you have wood trimaround your windows and the trim is weather rotted. Replace therotted wood, caulk it, and paint. This will help seal any gaps.

On the interior of the window, do the same as the exterior, apply athin bead of paintable caulking around the window frame wherethe frame meets the edges of the wall.

Note: Most silicones will not be paintable. Most caulking ispaintable, read the label or ask the person in charge of the paintdepartment at your local hardware store if you are unsure.

You can apply a solar film on the inside of the window to helpreflect the suns heat. If you don't feel comfortable doing thisyourself contact a glass or window company.

Things you will need
a spray bottle filled with water
Credit card, squeegee, or similar exacto knife, utility knife or razor blade. Solar film fit to size.

Begin by measuring the window and cut the length of filmyou will need. Next spray the window with the water evenly. Thefilm may have a cover film to protect the film from dust collecting,You will need to remove the cover film before applying the film onthe window; using the credit card or squeegee press firmly startingfrom the center and work your way up and down then left and rightor whatever preference you desire. The goal is to press the solarfilm evenly all the way around covering the entire window, work the bubbles out. Next Using your sharp edge cutting tool, removethe excess film from the edges. Let dry, you're all done.

Using thermal curtains around your windows will help reduce theamount of heat in the summer and help keep the warm inside andthe cold out in the winter.

Most exterior doors have weather stripping around the door,sometimes these get chewed up or flattened out over time. Makesure you have measured and purchased the amount of weather stripping you will require. Once you are ready to replace, it should take about 10-15 minutes tops to replace including cutting. Theweather stripping is relatively easy to replace, just grab the flap from the weather stripping edge and gently tug until the strip startsto pull out, continue all the way until all of it is out. I like to startat the top and work my way down.