Earlier this year, after the record-setting bitter cold spell, Mardi Phillips of West Fork contacted her electric co-op — Ozarks Electric Cooperative — with a conundrum. Years earlier, her central heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) unit had stopped working. Faced with the unmanageable cost of replacing it, she…
One reason to DIY (do it yourself) instead of hire a contractor for your home’s energy efficiency projects is if you’re convinced you can do a better job. Naturally, this depends on the scope of the project and how knowledgeable you are about the work. And there are additional reasons…
With summer here and temperatures on the rise, saving energy is top of mind for many electric co-op members. One of the easiest ways to save on your electric bill is to stop your cool, conditioned air from escaping to the outdoors through air leaks. In many homes, about half…
With Father’s Day approaching, you may still be trying to decide on gifts for Dad. If your father or husband is a DIYer, you cannot go wrong with rechargeable power tools. Rechargeable cordless tools are worth the investment when the corded version is the least convenient option. For example,…