Comments on: Making My Home More Energy Efficient!

By: best seo

best seo — Mon, 30 Jun 2014 18:21:24 +0000

best seo

Making My Home More Energy Efficient! — Tatertots and Jello

By: M.B. Grant @ Smart Thermostat Guide

M.B. Grant @ Smart Thermostat Guide — Wed, 09 Apr 2014 22:33:52 +0000

Whoaa, what a difference! That Nest looks adorable in your photo gallery.

Love the new ceiling, too. We had our popcorn scraped off a couple years ago and it was an INSTANT improvement! Looks great!

By: Jeff

Jeff — Wed, 18 Sep 2013 17:37:48 +0000

In reply to Linda.

It’s Mr. Jen again: More information on the frames is in this post (https://tatertotsandjello.com/2012/03/family-picture-gallery-wall-reveal.html) and this post (https://tatertotsandjello.com/2012/03/family-picture-wall-your-questions-answered.html). You can also search the site for “family gallery wall” to see how Jennifer has changed it up for the seasons.

By: Jeff

Jeff — Wed, 18 Sep 2013 17:35:49 +0000

In reply to The Prudent Homemaker.

I just saw this — this is Mr. Jen. Yes, it was $20 for each can fixture. My opinion, however, is that unless you’re using the lights a lot you may not see much of a cost savings. For example, I have four sitting here in my home office waiting to be installed because I use them frequently and the old fixtures are showing their age (yellowing).

We have used a few different brands, in answer to your question, so it’s hard for me to recommend one over another. You may want to check Lowe’s for product reviews — and, for me, the best LED fixture is one that fits easily in the existing ceiling can.

Good luck!

By: The Prudent Homemaker

The Prudent Homemaker — Wed, 14 Aug 2013 03:54:06 +0000

This is the second blog post about LEDs that I have read this week (and it’s only Tuesday!). I have been wondering about halogen bulbs and this is the first time I’ve seen someone putting in LEDS for their halogen bulb can lights.

I’m interested, but I want more details. Which LEDS did you use to replace your halogens? Is it as bright as the halogens?

I have no idea which bulbs to look at for replacing ours. Ours last a long time as it is, because we have the lights off most of the time; our halogens have lasted for more than 7 years, even though when I look at the average life of a halogen bulb on Lowe’s website it says 2.5 years when used 3 hours a day. (I don’t think we have ours on that much; maybe an hour a day in summer). So, given that, I wonder how much it would really save us. That’s where I’m wanting more information. Does it save more electricity, or is it just supposed to last longer?

When you say the power company gave you a $20 credit per fixture, do you mean for EACH can light?

By: Linda

Linda — Sun, 11 Aug 2013 18:18:15 +0000

The nest thermostat sounds really cool. I LOVE your wall arrangement and frames! Did you buy the frames at Lowes? Is the gray and white Chevron behind the “H” fabric or paper?

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Sat, 10 Aug 2013 04:04:26 +0000

[…] xoxo P.S. Here’s what I’ve been working on this week: I let you all into a sneak peek of my bedroom redo, including how to reupholster a chair! I shared some of my son’s study habits to help get your kids back on track this school year! And I shared some of the ways I’ve been making my house more energy efficient! […]

By: Jen

Jen — Fri, 09 Aug 2013 08:51:54 +0000

In reply to Leslie. That's such a good idea Leslie!! That will really make a difference!! xoxo

By: Leslie

Leslie — Fri, 09 Aug 2013 01:16:21 +0000

The husband and I are slowly working on getting our house more energy efficient. We actually have someone coming out next week to air seal the attic and blow in extra insulation. We actually have areas in our attic with NO insulation at all – so, so bad!

By: Jen

Jen — Thu, 08 Aug 2013 07:24:00 +0000

In reply to laura@imnotatrophywife.com.

Do you have a swamp cooler? My 1905 cottage has one – they really do cool down your home. I have been really impressed with the Nest so far.

Thanks for stopping by Laura!

xoxo