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Do you like to spend a lot of time in the great outdoors? If so, a great way to spend some of that time is making your home more energy efficient. With these simple, low-cost outdoor projects, you can lower your monthly energy bills and make your home more comfortable. Now, that's outdoor time well spent.

Spring cleaning is a time-honored custom in millions of U.S. households. It's when you take on all that dust and grime accumulated over a long, hard winter. You can also use this time take on energy waste as well. With these actions, you can enjoy a tidier home and lower energy bills, too!

Spring is a time of hope and renewal, but it can also bring severe weather and flooding. Are your prepared. Take these steps to keep your home and family safe during spring storms.

Safety first

Make sure your family is ready to stay safe during a storm or other emergency.

It's been a long, hard winter for your HVAC system. All that hard work keeping your indoor space comfortable, as well as weather-related wear and tear on outdoor components can really take its toll.

Spring cleaning has long been an annual ritual in millions of households across the country. As the season changes, spring is the perfect time to shake the dust off your HVAC system, helping it run more efficiently, saving you money this summer and all year long. Here are some spring cleaning tips for your system.

It's often said that some people have no filter. Well, they do if they own a home. Most homes have multiple devices with filters that, if neglected, can negatively impact energy efficiency, comfort and equipment performance. Proper filter maintenance can reduce your energy bills and repair expenses and make your home more comfortable. Here are some filters around your house that may need your attention.

Don't wait until the first cold winter day to find out that your furnace doesn't work. By spending a little time getting ready now, you'll be prepared when the season changes.

Check your HVAC system. It's a good time to replace your air filter if it's dirty. Also, call a pro for a seasonal maintenance checkup to make sure your furnace or heat pump is in good working order.

Those cold winter days and long nights have been hard not only on you and your family, but on your home as well. Spring is the perfect time to tackle some maintenance and repair projects that will prepare your house for warm weather. By doing so, you'll make your home more comfortable and save on summer energy bills.

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