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How to Boost Energy Efficiency at Home

Studies suggest that a majority of homeowners aren’t aware of how much energy they are losing (and still paying for!) that is going right outside their faulty doors, windows or siding.

If you think you don’t have a window, door or siding monthly payment, think again, because the amount of money you might be paying in lost heat can be significant!

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As such, a good majority of home improvement ventures ranging from window replacement to exterior re-siding are geared toward boosting energy efficiency. 

Here are a few tips to help you raise the overall energy efficiency of your home.

Make Use of Daylight

Why spend on artificial lighting when you can take advantage of the abundance of natural light? By designing your home in ways that admit daylight, you can significantly decrease your dependence on artificial lighting and reduce energy consumption.

Be Creative

You can replace incandescent lights, install tankless water heaters, make use of ceiling fans, do away with conventional ovens, and so on.

Focus on Proper Insulation

Sealing your home with proper insulation is one of the most cost-effective ways of boosting energy efficiency. Not only that, but a tightly sealed home is also much more comfortable and conducive to better indoor air quality. You can achieve this with a timely door installation procedure.

New Windows and Doors

This is where we come in. Is your home in need of new windows and doors? If it’s something you are going to need to update at some point, why not now, so that you can start receiving the benefits immediately?


Our specialists will listen to your wants and needs, do a measurement of your windows/doors, and offer you a quote.

For your home improvement needs such as door installation, window, replacement, and exterior residing, Perdue Builders and Supply is the name you can always depend on. We serve various areas in Washington, including Everett, Kirkland, and Seattle, WA. Call us today at (425) 398-8609 and we’ll meet you for a free, no-obligation quote.