Posts

5 DIY Ways To Improve Your Home's Energy Efficiency

Image
Whether you are looking to sell your home or are happy where you are, improving its energy efficiency is a win-win endeavour. Energy efficient homes are more attractive to buyers and are more cost-effective for homeowners. Unfortunately, many routes to a more energy efficient home, such as installing new windows, are costly and may not save you as much money as they cost. Here are five do-it-yourself ways to make some vital efficiency improvements.   #1. Invest in a  Blower Door test You may never have heard of these tests or seen one carried out, but they are well worth the investment. Air leaks around your home can account for up to ten per cent of the cost of heating your home during the winter months and cooling it during the summer. In a blower door test, specialist energy companies attach a cover over your front door within which is a massive fan. By turning on the fan and creating pressure, the company can determine where the air is leaking in your home. This helps you
1 comment
Read more

Managing Money with ADHD

Image
Let me start off by explaining. I have ADHD. As I've gotten older, I've had to admit that I've had issues with managing money . If you have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), chances are you too have issues with money. In general, people with ADHD have a harder time than others when it comes to paying the bills on time and sticking to a budget, assuming that they have one. Learning to manage your finances is possible with a little help and understanding. Why are people with ADHD so bad at managing money?  There are a number of reasons. Many people today rarely carry cash. In fact, most transactions these days take place electronically. This can turn money into an abstract concept to people who have ADHD. If they do not have the reality of having the cash in their hand and watching it diminish as they spend it, they do not have a real idea of the state of their bank account. Forgetfulness, impulsive behaviour, such as spending, and a lack of attention can
Post a Comment
Read more