The start of a home improvement project can sometimes be
daunting.
Where do I start? What information should I know? What
exactly am I looking for?
These are all questions homeowners commonly ask themselves
when deciding on a home improvement project, and while they’re all important
questions, it’s even more important to take a breath and relax.
Fortunately, there are numerous resources out there for
homeowners looking for a home improvement project in 2015. Whether you’re
looking for new windows, doors, siding, roofing, or any other project, there’s
plenty of information out there for you!
U.S. Department of
Energy
The U.S. Department of Energy
not only works with businesses on all energy matters, but it’s also a great
resource for homeowners looking to learn more about energy-efficiency.
Energy.gov has an entire section dedicated to homeowners
looking to find more information about saving energy – and money – in their
home. If you’re looking to find more information about energy-efficient windows
and doors, there’s a great Windows,
Doors and Skylights section dedicated to providing information, tips,
advice and even smaller DIY project ideas for homeowners.
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| Look for the ENERGY STAR certification on your home improvement products and appliances! |
ENERGY STAR
ENERGY STAR is a
program put together by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for
consumers to save energy, money, and to protect the environment.
ENERGY STAR certifies only the most energy-efficient
products on the market. One of the great things about ENERGY STAR is the
program certifies products for all over your home. Not only can you find ENERGY
STAR-certified windows
and doors, but you can also get information about energy-efficient
appliances, electronics, and other products
found around your home.
National Fenestration
Rating Council
The National Fenestration
Rating Council (NFRC) is a non-profit organization responsible for labeling
the energy performance of windows, doors, skylights and other related products.
The ratings and labels found on the NFRC labels are independent – meaning there
is no outside influence, giving you a fair and informed assessment of your
energy-efficient products.
Among the ratings found on a NFRC
label: U-Value, Solar Heat Gain Coefficient, Visible Transmittance, Air
Leakage, and even Condensation Resistance. The NFRC has even put together its
own guide for homeowners looking to purchase energy-efficient windows.
Efficient Windows
Collaborative
The Efficient
Windows Collaborative, or EWC for short, is a non-profit organization that
offers great resources focused on energy-efficient windows. According to their
website, the EWC works with manufacturers, research organizations, government
agencies, and other groups to provide the best information possible about
energy-efficient windows.
No matter where you are in the home improvement process, the
EWC can provide you additional information to help you make an informed
decision that best suits your home improvement needs. The EWC even offers separate
resources those installing
new windows or replacing their
current windows.
And lastly… the Aspen
Home Improvements team!
All of these resources can be great sources of information,
no matter what project you might be looking into for your home.
But if you have additional questions, our team is happy to
help you! Our home improvement
specialists are happy to answer any questions you might have about improving
your home and starting – and finishing – your project in 2015!
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