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Rule Your Attic!: Insulation that’s Comfortable, Effective and Sustainable

According to ENERGY STAR, sealing and insulating your home can save homeowners an average of 15% on heating and cooling costs. When it comes to energy efficiency, your attic is one of the most important places in your home. Heat rises, which means poor insulation can allow valuable warmth to escape through your roof in …
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Home Weatherization: Comfort, Savings and Sustainability

At its core, weatherization means sealing your home so that conditioned air stays inside, and outdoor air stays outside. DIY Projects to Jump-Start Weatherization With a few hours and the right products, you can tackle the most common sources of drafts. Project 1: Seal Windows and Doors (featuring OSI QUAD MAX) Prep the joint. Remove …
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Navigate Solar with Confidence at The Home Depot

When you connect with a solar provider through The Home Depot, you are not buying panels off the shelf. You are scheduling a comprehensive home consultation. Solar panel installation represents a significant home investment, and choosing the right partner matters. With regional service providers, transparent processes and ongoing customer support, The Home Depot can help …
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Brighten the Holidays with Smart, Energy-Saving Lights from Hubspace

LEDs stay cool to the touch and can last through many seasons of decorating while also possibly saving you money on your electricity bills. The holidays are all about sparkle and celebration but keeping your home festive doesn’t have to mean higher energy bills or tangled cords. With Hubspace smart lighting from The Home Depot, …
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Sustainable Tailgating: Game Day Done Smarter

Football season is here, which means it’s time for tailgating. Whether you’re at the stadium or setting up in your backyard, tailgating is all about food, fun and fans. However, it can also generate a significant amount of waste and consume a substantial amount of energy. The good news? With the right products and a …
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Small Changes, Big Savings: Celebrate Energy Awareness Month

Every October is recognized as Energy Awareness Month, a national effort led by the U.S. Department of Energy and supported by the EPA’s ENERGY STAR® program. The month is designed to highlight the importance of where our energy comes from, how it’s used and what each of us can do to use it more wisely. …
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How Window Treatments Can Boost Comfort and Efficiency at Home

These new shades can help save money on energy bills and help save the planet from accumulating excessive plastic waste. – Amber Hall, VP of Merchandising at Blinds.com Window treatments are more than just a finishing touch for your home décor. The right blinds, shades or curtains can improve comfort, increase privacy and even help …
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Breathe Easy: Everyday Ways to Improve Your Indoor Air Quality

A few small changes—like switching to a HEPA filter or adding a houseplant—can make the air you breathe noticeably cleaner. Indoor air quality plays a significant role in our everyday health and comfort, especially during the warmer months when we tend to keep windows closed and air conditioners running. From reducing allergens and dust to …
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