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Electricity Bills – 24 Simple Ways to Save on Yours

Electricity Bills – 24 Simple Ways to Save on Yours

by Maurice Beinat | 2 Feb, 2023 | Energy Efficiency, Utility Bills

There are many ways you can save on your electricity bills, here are 24 simple ways. Some are daily or weekly, some are less frequent but all of them should result in lower energy costs. The rising cost of living exacerbated by electricity bills increasing is making...
How to Reduce Electricity Bills in Half Through Energy Efficiency

How to Reduce Electricity Bills in Half Through Energy Efficiency

by Lyn Beinat | 16 Jul, 2018 | Draught Stopper, Energy Efficiency, Thermal Efficiency, Underfloor Insulation, Utility Bills

Australians pay among the world’s highest electricity prices. Power bills are expected soar even higher in the succeeding years. About 60 percent of the energy consumption of a typical household comes from heating and cooling the home. What most homeowners don’t...
How to Double Glaze Your Windows in Under 10 Minutes

How to Double Glaze Your Windows in Under 10 Minutes

by Lyn Beinat | 11 May, 2015 | Double Glazing, Secondary Glazing

Looking for an easy way to improve the thermal protection of your windows with everyday materials? Standing beside your windows in winter can send a chill down your spine and in summer, they’re conducting all of that yukky heat in and leaving you boiling hot inside....
Four Reasons Why Using Silicone Sealant Is A Draught Proofing Mistake

Four Reasons Why Using Silicone Sealant Is A Draught Proofing Mistake

by Lyn Beinat | 13 Mar, 2015 | Draught Stopper, ecoMaster Home, Energy Efficiency, Thermal Efficiency

How Downlights Are Inefficient, Stealing Your Comfort

How Downlights Are Inefficient, Stealing Your Comfort

by Lyn Beinat | 5 Nov, 2014 | Energy Efficiency, Thermal Efficiency, Utility Bills

Hotter than an oven, draughty, and compromising your ceiling insulation, halogen downlights really are an enemy in disguise. Downlights have been popular for a long time now, but if you’re wondering what they mean for your energy bill, you’ll be glad you found this...
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