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 The days are
getting shorter which means we're spending more time indoors. You want to stay
warm but ouch, the price of oil and derivative products keeps going up. Unless
you are fortunate to live in a newer, energy efficient home, there are several
investments you can make now to save on heating costs this winter and many years
to come.
This newsletter will help you identify the most cost effective
projects to manage your heating (and summer's cooling) costs. Every little bit
helps so don't despair if you can't tackle everything this year.
- Heating Bills to be About 10% Higher This Winter
- Sealing, Insulating and Don't Forget Ventilation
- Window "Energy Saving" Special from Harvey Industries
- Interior Trim Enhances Adds Energy to Any Room
This newsletter
and companion web site are part of My Handyman's premium service. When you have
questions, we'll research solutions for you. We're thrilled to share this
information with all of you and look forward to your questions and ideas for how
we can serve you better.
We'd like your help spreading the word about My
Handyman.Please forward this email to friends and
neighbors who can benefit from this information and/or our services. Tell them
about our web site and promotions to help take the stress out of home
maintenance.
Tina Gleisner, President of My
Handyman (Your Handy Woman)
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The U.S. Energy Department
said colder temperatures and higher fuel prices will force U.S. households to
pay about 10% more to heat their homes this winter. Northeast households
will be impacted the most. About a third of our homes are heated with oil, the
most expensive fuel. The Northeast also pays the highest prices for natural gas,
propane and electricity.
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As winter approaches, home owners often consider adding
insulation to their homes. They might have
had problems with ice dams last year, know their basement is drafty or learned
their neighbors are paying significantly less to heat a similar house. They know
insulation slows heat transfer. What most home owners do not fully
understand:
- Houses should be SEALED to minimize cold air
being drawn into the house (blue arrows in diagram)
- INSULATION refers to a wide range of materials
that are used to reduce heat transfer (red arrows in diagram)
- VENTILATION prevents problems related to warm
air escaping into your attic, i.e. ice dams or the growth of mold and/or mildew
due to excessive moisture.
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 Harvey Industry is offering
a promotion on their premium quality, dependable vinyl replacement windows. From now until
until November 30, get a free upgrade to ENERGY STAR® qualified Low-E/Argon filled
insulated glass to further increase thermal efficiency. Your home will feel
warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer at a fraction of the
cost!
Enter the drawing to win a trim to Aruba while taking advantage of
the Energy Policy Act of 2005 available on
improvements made through year end 2007.
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 You've
rearranged your living room. You like the furniture layout. You painted the
room, updated the window coverings but something is still missing. You want to
give the room more visual depth without more furniture, as you like the open
feeling.
Interior trim might be the solution you are looking
for.
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We appreciate your business and look forward to providing you with the highest
quality handyman services in the future.
Tina Gleisner, President of My Handyman of Southern NH
...e-Mail: tina@myhandymannh.com
...Author of a Marketing Blog for Small Business Owners
...Co-Founder of 4 Walls ONE Roof, Women Owned Businesses Enhancing the Home
...Distributor of Tomboy Tools, Helping Women "Do-It-Yourself"
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