The Albuquerque winter weather rolling in and we all could use a few tips and tricks on how to prepare our homes and businesses for the cold and wind. Here are a few things to start thinking about before the first cold weather storm officially hits!

With all the energy we use and produce from inside our homes and businesses, it is important that that heat isn't escaping through our creaky doors and windows. A leak in your window seal or a unsealed door can lead to heat going out and energy bills going up! Re-sealing windows and weatherizing your front, back and patio doors will help your electrical and heating bill become more affordable and your home become more reliable all around. 

Another version of your energy or electrical going out is it actually going out! Eco Electric works with generators and can install one for your home and business. Some businesses can not afford to have a hard storm hit, knocking them off the grid. This isn't plausible for places that have other people or other businesses relying on them! So call Eco Electric to get your generator set up. It is better to be safe than sorry! 

With the snow, wind and cold that Albuquerque often experiences wires can be knocked loose in or around your home. Eco Electric is here for all repairs and safety trainings on how to handle your home or business when hit with a strong wind. We also specialize in circuit breaker repairs so if you find yourself being totally in the dark, you can call us night or day!

Needing some extra heat? Sometimes that can mean extra electrical additions to your home whether it be extra outlets or floorboard heaters. We can update your entire electrical in your home ensuring that you have all the energy you need to keep your family comfortable. This is a common need for older homes who have less outlets than newer-built homes these days. This might need an update to your electrical panel as well. We are well equipped for all updates and can even give your family training on how to handle your panel and other electrical outlets in the home. Let us know and we can customize your house to your electrical needs. 

We get called to work on a lot of new homes and also older homes being remodeled. We help with their electrical updates, panels, light fixtures, and general safety! But your house is more than it's electrical system and inner workings. We understand there is so much that goes into making your house a home! So here are a few easy updates you can complete to ensure your success and safety in buying, remodeling and updating!

Before making a home purchase, get a professional to inspect it. It is always good to have a professional and neutral opinion on the home you are interested in buying. A third party professional who offers a completely objective view will ensure that everything that needs to be fixed is found.

You can realize great savings on your kitchen remodel by simply refinishing existing cabinetry, rather than buying new cabinets. For a different look, you can simply replace the doors and hardware or paint the bases. This will modernize your kitchen without you having to spend a small fortune.

Figure out what your home style is prior to fixing up your residence! A clearly defined style allows you to make decisions that are aligned with your vision. Many times people change decorating styles without realizing it. Making adjustments can be very costly.

You can easily make your ceiling look higher. Paint a striped pattern on the wall or get a very tall floor lamp. If you do this in the room, you will make the eyes follow that pattern. The eyes will naturally focus on following all lines upward towards the ceiling, which will seem higher as a result.

If you have a water leak, do not try to fix it by yourself. Just gather a bit of the dripping liquid in a bucket and call someone who knows what they are doing.

Don't select a busy upholstery pattern when you're buying new furniture. If you are buying things that have prints, this will stick you in a rut. Purchase furniture in solid colors and dress them up with your accessories. Experiment with different pattern combinations with your pillows and throws.

Focus on the front porch if you are thinking about home improvements. It's the first thing your visitors see and it gives them a good impression of your house. Make a point to put away any clutter and to install some beautiful new features, such as a light fixture or nice door. This can increase the property value of your home.

Although home improvement can be a difficult and time-consuming process, this doesn't mean that you cannot do it yourself. This is something that everyone can do. This article was designed to help both novices and pros to succeed.

​Cutting back on your electricity usage is probably a lot easier than you may have thought. A few thoughtful changes can minimize your carbon footprint, as well as save money in your bills. The article you are reading will provide you with many ideas that you can carry out in your daily life.

Simply lessening the amount of daily energy consumption can save lots of energy. If an appliance is not in use, unplug it. Television sets and lights should never be left on when not in use. This simple tip will save you money as well.

If you have a farm try some energy saving alternatives. If you have a lot of land, energy companies will pay you for the right to set up a wind turbine on it. The wind turbine will provide free energy without taking up much room. Your neighbors will also benefit from this energy source.

Take the time to clean or replace your furnace every season. Monthly checks will assure your furnace never has to work hard. Also, put filters on vents that dispense warm air. This not only helps keep debris (and kids' toys) from entering heating ducts, which reduces efficiency.

Wash clothes with cold water. Almost 90% of energy used for doing laundry is due to heating the water. Cold water will do the job just as well; all you need is an effective clothes washing detergent. Also, don't wash your clothes until you can completely fill the washer, as this saves energy over time.

If you use heating fuel, ask a professional if you can convert your system to bio-diesel fuel system. Many systems will take a switch to some level of biodiesel without any extra parts or modifications. Biodiesel is great because it is more efficient and produces less pollution that standard oil, which will reduce your carbon footprint.

During the summer, you should try drying your clothes out in the sun instead of using a dryer. The smell of clothes dried in the fresh air cannot be topped. They will feel and smell fresher than machine-dried clothes. Additionally, you will see a noticeable decrease in your utility bills.

Think about the ideas provided in this article, and try to come up with a way to implement them in your home. You will soon start saving a lot of money and help save the environment at the same time. Work at it bit by bit and before you know it your home will be as green as the greenest!

When you go green you don't have to hurt your wallet, and it doesn't take a lot of time either. There are numerous changes that you can make to save money and help the environment. Read this article for ways to use helpful green energy!

Instead of blasting the air conditioner to keep cool in summer, wear clothes made from naturally cooling fabrics. Natural materials like cotton repel moisture from your skin and allow it to stay cool. Wear light colors because these will make you warmer and it will be less likely for you to use artificial cold air.

Many people look into solar during the summer months. When you are installing a solar energy system, you want to be sure the batteries you will be using to store the solar power are situated as close to the solar cells as possible. This helps prevent power loss in the cables. It also lowers the possibility of shading the cable cells and lessening their output capacity.

Summer can be hot and not just for us but for our appliances also. Keep your refrigerator well maintained. Refrigerators constantly use energy to maintain cooler temperatures. If it is not properly cared for, it will use much more energy than it needs to. Make certain to clean the dust that surrounds heating coils periodically. Make sure the door seal is clean and also tight.

Other general tips that can help save energy include being mindful of your dishwasher! This is a year-round tip. Wait until your dishwasher is full before running it if you want to save energy. Don't run it with only two or three dishes inside. The dishwasher can actually fit a lot of dishes when loaded correctly. Properly place your dishes in it so you can fit as many as possible. Dishwashers consume a similar amount of water and electricity regardless of whether it contains one dish or 20. When you run a dishwasher, use the 'energy-saver' setting so dishes can air-dry.

If you want to have hot water, but at a lower cost, then check into solar energy. Install a water heating system that uses solar power. Your choices include an indirect or direct circulation system. The indirect system is best if you don't want to worry about your pipes freezing in the winter.

Everyone can benefit from the use of green energy in their home. It saves money on electrical costs, just by a few changes like turning off the light when the room is empty.

Make sure that your home is completely sealed from all drafts, if you want to live green and use the principals of green energy. Windows and doors are your biggest culprits for letting hot and cold air out of your home. So, seal them up and start saving money.

Use solar-powered outdoor lights. Outdoor lighting elements are a great place to use solar power, since there is easy access to sunlight. There are a wide range of lighting options to fit any decor. Not only does the solar-powered feature save on your energy bill, but it also makes these lights easy to install anywhere on your property.

Make use of fans inside the home. You can easily use floor fans or have a ceiling fan installed to increase airflow inside the home. You can use these even if you already have an air conditioner because you can turn the thermostat higher and just use the fans for air movement.

While it makes sense to change from traditional light bulbs to energy-saving light bulbs you should wait until your old ones are all burned out. It is not a good idea to throw away perfectly good bulbs in order to make the switch since that would be a way to waste energy as well.

Once you introduce green energy to your life, it will become easier to implement the tips from the article. Implementing the tips will result in lower energy bills for you, but it will also contribute to a cleaner world. Think about how much green energy can help you and apply the tips from this article.

What do solar energy, tidal power, and wind power all have in common? They're all forms of green energy; natural energy sources that cause minimal pollution. If we want to take care of this planet, it's important that we take the steps to use more green energy. Keep reading this article to find out how.

Making small adjustments to the way you use energy every day can ultimately reduce your consumption. Unplug appliances that are not being used. Television sets and lights should never be left on when not in use. This simple tip will save you money as well.

Air dry your laundry. If the weather allows you to, after you wash your laundry, instead of running it through the dryer, dry it on a clothesline outside. Let the sun and wind dry your clothes for you. Using an electric dryer will only use up energy, and if the weather is nice, you can save energy easily. In addition, your clothes will last longer.

If you are planning on switching to green energy, it can seem too discouraging to jump in and do it all at once. While an entire home and land can be overwhelming, try narrowing your efforts to one room at a time. A good first step is a bedroom, where you can use solar power for just a reading lamp and a radio or alarm clock. Then work up from there!

When you are installing a solar energy system, you want to be sure the batteries you will be using to store the solar power are situated as close to the solar cells as possible. By doing so, energy loss through the cable is reduced. It also lessens any chance the cable will shade the cells, which reduces their generation capability.

From geothermal power to biomass power, green energy is good for our planet. Now that you've read this article, you can start taking the steps towards using more green energy in your life. You may be just one person, but a little green energy can go a very long way.

​A home that is classified as a fixer-upper is not necessarily a bad home to buy. You can get it at a great price and the investment of some money can make it into the home that you have dreamed of. It is recommended to take an experienced rehab contractor along with you to find those potentially expensive repairs that you may miss.
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A hired inspector should thoroughly check the electric and plumbing system in the house. A remodeled, updated system can increase the value of the home but an outdated, not up to the code one can turn into a financial nightmare.

There are small and inexpensive electrical upgrades and there are hefty financial upgrades you can do to a home. Depending on your situation and the age of the home it might need an electrical panel upgrade. This is NOT something you want a friend or inexperienced electrician doing. To ensure you get the job done right Eco Electric can give you quality, affordable and reliable work.

The smaller upgrades you can personally do on your home include ceiling lighting in your home and replacing small wires. You still may not feel comfortable replacing these things, especially if you are unsure of the ground wiring in your home. In this case, call a reliable electrician to look at all the upgrades you are wanting to do on your fixer upper.

When buyers decide to buy a home needing extensive plumbing or electrical repairs, they must make sure they have enough funds for the upgrade, or they need to offer a lower price for the property. Sometimes it pays for a home buyer to purchase a home that needs repairs. Not only are these homes usually cheaper, but you can remodel it to your tastes and styles. By fixing it up and making it newer looking, you also increase your chances of selling your home in the future.
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With the details provided in this article, you should be able to not only make wise choices on your own, but also be able to provide others with beneficial information.