We can all benefit from saving a few bucks from time to time. One of the simplest ways to accomplish this is by identifying energy inefficiencies around your home. Upgrading your HVAC equipment or putting in a smart thermostat, for example, offers more control over your HVAC equipment, resulting in a more energy-efficient home and savings on your monthly energy bills.  

Keep reading to read about 4 ways you can make energy-efficient home changes. 

 1. Use Smart Home Products Like a Smart Thermostat  

If you still use a round-dial thermostat and adjust it manually, consider taking a step toward the future by installing a smart, or Wi-Fi, thermostat – which contains numerous features to improve your home's energy efficiency. 

The function homeowners like the most is having the ability to adjust their smart thermostats from wherever by using their smartphone or other smart device. As an example, if you forget to change your thermostat before going on vacation, you can easily pull out your smartphone and make the necessary adjustment.  

Like a programmable thermostat, a smart thermostat allows you to pre-set your home’s temperature according to the time of day and day of the week so you’re not heating