Old man winter has finally given up his strangle hold on the weather. Spring is almost here and you know what that means: warm weather, warm weather, and even more warm weather. While you might be ready for the much needed change, there is no guarantee your home is ready.

According to the U.S. Department of Energy up to 43% of a home’s utility bill typically goes towards heating and cooling costs. If you aren’t careful, you could find yourself paying more on your monthly energy bills than you’d like, especially when summer rolls around.

During the summer months, the average American’s household air conditioning bill can run as high as $400 a month. Yikes! (more…)