2 Simple Ways to Afford a New Central Air Conditioner in Northern California

August 23rd, 2013 Are you ready to finally upgrade from a room air conditioner to a central air conditioner so you can have cool air all over your home? We don’t blame you. However, the initial cost of central air conditioning can be steep. Well, compared to a room air conditioner anyway. But don’t despair! Here are 2 simple ways you can afford central air conditioning in your Northern California home. Take advantage of federal tax credits The government is trying to encourage homeowners to go green. One way they’re doing that is by offering tax credits to homeowners who buy energy efficiency appliances. So what exactly is a “tax credit” anyway? Investopedia explains that, “Unlike deductions and exemptions, which reduce the amount of your income that is taxable, tax credits reduce the actual amount of tax owed. Governments may grant a tax credit to promote a specific behavior, such as replacing older

Go Green: 3 Green Home Improvements That Save You Serious Money

August 12th, 2013
The average home spends about $2,200 a year on their energy bills. But hundreds of dollars of that energy is often wasted, causing power companies to burn more coal than necessary and thus emit more mercury. Here are 3 home