Home Renovations in Ottawa Cut Energy Costs
Many homeowners are beginning to think of ways to cut their energy costs at home. Increased energy costs - at the pumps and in the home - is making more people look into home renovations. If you are looking to do some home renovations in Ottawa to take a bite out of that energy bill, here are some simple tips you can follow:
·Add insulation to air ducts and attics
·Replace older windows with new energy-efficient ones
·Plant trees and shrubs to provide shade and wind breaks
·Plug up any air leaks with weather stripping around windows and doors
·Replace old appliances, furnaces and air conditioners with energy-efficient ones