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Remodeling Your Home


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Your home is your haven. You want it to be attractive, safe, comfortable and easy to maintain. If you have an older home, remodeling can help achieve these goals. The process can be very rewarding - if you remodel the smart way. Making energy efficiency improvements can turn any remodeling project into a whole-house success. Here's how:
  • Insulate and seal
  • Replace appliances
  • Improve windows and doors
  • Upgrade heating and cooling systems
  • Install a new water heater
There are many things to consider when remodeling your home. For more information, click on the link below.
     Remodeling Your Home Fact Sheet

Remodeling can impact areas of the house in ways that are not obvious. For example, a new range hood in the kitchen might cause a water heater to backdraft, spilling potentially deadly combustion gases into the home. Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® can help you before you remodel. Click on the following link for more information on Home Performance with ENERGY STAR.

For more information on saving energy in your home, click on the link below.
      Energy Savings Checklist for Your Home
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