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Casement windows (also referred to as crank windows, awning windows, or hopper windows) are attached to their frames with hinges. These hinges can be located on the sides, top, or bottom. These types of windows can have a much tighter seal than their traditional sliding counterparts, which can make them some of the most energy efficient types of windows on the market.

Attic insulation is the crucial line of defense that keeps your home energy-efficient. There are several styles of insulation, each with their own distinct characteristics and levels of effectiveness. One of the varieties of home insulation you’ll find is spray foam insulation.

The insulation in your attic goes a long way in making your home more comfortable and energy-efficient. In San Antonio and throughout Texas, cooling costs can be among some of the highest in the country, so you’ll need a way to keep cool air from escaping. However, sometimes there are factors that cause insulation to fall short of its purpose.

From staying hydrated to cooking our meals, water is life. And when it’s time to get clean, the water in your shower or bathtub is something you heavily rely on. But sometimes, the chemical makeup of water can hide unwelcome surprises.

If your electric bills have been climbing, you may need better insulation. During the winter and even the summer, houses with poor insulation will work overtime to heat or cool your house. Instead of trapping the heat or cool air, poor insulation lets all your money go out of your house.

As a homeowner, renovations are either necessary or required depending on your home’s condition and your individual tastes and preferences. A common home renovation many homeowners decide to take on is to replace their windows. Windows not only contribute to aesthetics, but they’re responsible for keeping the elements out and the air in.

The one hour shift ahead in the spring usually causes most individuals to lose one hour of sleep, but gain an hour of daylight. Since there is more sunlight throughout the day, it seems logical that consumers should use less electricity otherwise needed to operate artificial lighting.

As essential as they are, windows can be a source of bug infestations in the greater San Antonio area. They live and thrive in the Hill Country. Even though it might seem as if there’s plenty of food and water outdoors, they’ll likely find your home even more hospitable, given half a chance.

Leaking windows are a definite nuisance to any homeowner. Windows of any type are designed to be water-resistant, not waterproof, even if they are installed one hundred percent correctly. If you are lucky, leaking windows will cause only minor damage that can be repaired.

Every home can benefit from energy and money saving upgrades. Fortunately there has been a great deal of products recently that are designed to be plugged in and connected to the home environment to provide just that, without the hassle of extensive remodeling to your household.

As temperatures outside continue to increase, the heat in your attic also starts to rise. Wood that is located in high heat can cause a few issues, so knowing what is happening and how to prevent it is crucial to protecting both your home and your wallet.

San Antonio summers can be brutally hot, seemingly endless, and costly for home maintenance. Keeping your home cool can cost thousands a year. While Green Energy of SA offers some comprehensive solutions for improving your home's energy efficiency, here's a few do-it-yourself improvement ideas for your home.