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Millions of products for Comparison Shopping and Savings with one click

Melanie Thompson — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:42:27 +0100

As a new member to HomeESP, I checked out the Savings Center to find discounts, both online and for stores where I shop. Frankly, I always look for a good deal.

And saving money with the HomeESP Savings Center just got faster, easier and even more rewarding. This Product Search, the latest benefit in the Savings Center gives you one place to discover savings on millions of great products. Simply enter the item you want, and enjoy top deal...

Fixing A Garage Door That Won't Close – Another WD-40 Success

Laurence Sheinman — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 23:44:18 +0100

Our automatic garage door would not close and I was sure that the track had been dented or the bolts had loosened. That seemed to be the only way to explain how the door would begin to close and the garage door would come within 6 inches of the ground before it would catch, stop its decent and then start back up and open.

This is a minor...

Electrical Fire Hazards - Good Time for Electrical Safety Audit

Laurence Sheinman — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Any time is a good time to perform an easy DIY Electrical Safety Audit. The more entertainment systems, computers and kitchen top appliances taking up more electrical outlet space and electricity, the more important it becomes to periodically step back and do a full house inspection.

Over the years, I have been prescribed plenty of wonderful and expensive (thank...

Reviews of warranty claim service from The Company Store, Charles P. Rogers and Burnham boiler.

Ken Lempit — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 22:53:33 +0100

You get what you pay for. It’s as true today as it’s ever been. When you buy an inferior product, it will cost less at the outset, but often has a short warranty. Sometimes a lesser brand will add a long or lifetime warranty to improve its image and ability to sell its products, which can make a purchasing decision a little more complicated. Buying a product with a lifetime warranty can mean a higher cost at the outset, but provides a measure of comfort and...

Generating electricity - Let there be light and heat during blackouts

Laurence Sheinman — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 19:24:20 +0100

I lost electricity again. It was a beautiful partly sunny unusually warm day for early winter and we lost power. There are many reasons for power outages and this one was a “transformer fire” somewhere far away but on our line. Thankfully, it lasted for only a couple of hours but it was inconvenient and a reminder of the more damaging and costly blackouts of the previous few months. We lost power for 6 days during Hurricane Irene with its high winds and flo...

Time for new energy efficient home appliances - plan ahead to take on Black Friday

Laurence Sheinman — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 23:50:00 +0100

Everyone likes to save money, right? Well, there may be no better day to do that than Black Friday. But for those who are in the process of a DIY home remodel, cash may be an even more precious commodity. If you are thinking of remodeling and you need appliances , there are many deals that could be available when that Friday comes around. It's important to know what to grab and how each appliance can save you energy and money. Planning is essential.

Washers and dryers ...

DIY Home Décor and Design – Three tips before you begin redesigning that room

Laurence Sheinman — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 08:25:35 +0100

HGTV showcases a lot of designers and one of the public’s favorites is Vern Yip, a 12-year design veteran and the host for four years now of “Deserving Design,” one of a variety of home makeover shows. Most of us would be better off getting a design from a talented and experienced pro like Yip, but for those of us who can’t, Yip offers up a few straight-forward tips before you start your DIY interior design projects:

Over one third of the United States has active deregulated energy markets. Consumers in eligible states are able to select a competing supplier and can expect a lower rate on their existing electricity and/ or natural gas bill.
To penetrate the market as quickly as possible some suppliers and brokers are using network marketing to acquire as many customers as possible and are compensating independent representatives for their respective producti...

Financial Incentives from Federal and State Governments still available to help pay for Home ...

Laurence Sheinman — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 23:02:05 +0100

The rumors that there are no more financial incentives for homeowners who want to become more energy efficient or switch from the old to new and renewable energy are false. And maybe you just want to save money on your home energy usage. DSIRE, the Database of State Inentives for Renewables & Efficiency publishes an easy-to-use widget that we've included in this blog post that helps homeowners, renters and others find the financial incentives that apply to them. Just click what ap...

Solar Power Installations Boom By Becoming Cost Effective

Laurence Sheinman — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 16:38:43 +0100

Once upon a time, the cost to install solar power was too high for anyone to invest in solar as a source of energy. However as the economy continues to languish, solar power installations have boomed. There is no question that the base was small but nationwide, solar power installations grew by 102 percent from 2009 to 2010 and they are expected to double again this year.

A recent article from Huffington Post’s Green Section suggested that Solar is at a turning po...

Keys to childproofing safety tips - where to look

Laurence Sheinman — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100

Much to my chagrin, I am way past the stage of needing to childproof my home anymore. My kids are both now over 18 years old. No more worrying about child safety, my wife and I now need to worry about young adult safety. But that is another blog for another day. Today, I want to point new parents or new grandparents to a recent a...

Enter to Win Free Nest Thermostat; Just "Like" us on Facebook

Ken Lempit — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 15:11:23 +0100

Just like HomeESP on Facebook for your free entry to our Nest Learning Thermostat giveaway. The Nest team includes Tony Fadell, who led the team that created the first 18 iPods for Apple, so you know this device is a pleasure to use.

The Nest Learning Thermostat is a $249 value, and we're giving it away free when we get 100 new like...

You're Running Out of Time to Lock or Cap Oil Prices for the Heating Season.

Ken Lempit — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 18:59:12 +0100

If you heat your home with oil, you might still be well advised to lock or cap home heating oil prices for the 2011-12 heating season. Prices from our recently selected oil company are up $.22 over the last three weeks, exceeding the $.20 per gallon cap premium we paid in only a month since we made our commitment. According to the Energy Information Agency blog post on Oct. 12, home heating oil prices are headed for a record this heating season. And that prediction was befor...