While winter is the most common time for homeowners to show an interest in improving the home's insulation, it's important to remember that better insulation has year-round benefits.

The expansion of the home performance and energy efficiency industry in the past decade has resulted in a wider awareness of energy issues, and many new products for homeowners, ranging from simple DIY kits at the local hardware store to complex solar panel or wind power installations on private properties. With so many ways to "live green" on the market, where do homeowners start?

Fortunately, the area of energy efficient retrofits has expanded rapidly in the past decade and there are many problems which you might be living with in your home which CAN be resolved, often quickly, easily, and with a minimal cost.

A visual inspection, cleaning and minor repair tune up for your HVAC system typically costs less than $90, just twice a year in fall and spring, but gives enormous value to your family's comfort and peace of mind.