DIY Colorado Winter Auto Safety Kit

winter auto kit

Driving in winter conditions is part of living in Colorado. Adjusting to icy roads, other drivers, and limited visibility matters, since severe weather can happen from October until well into April. Along with careful driving, making sure that you have a proper winter preparedness kit in your car can help keep you safe.

What You Need to Know About Insulation to Reduce Utility Bills

importance of home insulation

Our third major cold front just hit the Front Range. Temperatures dipped slightly below freezing and many snowflakes fell. This short spell serves as a great reminder to prepare for the coming winter. Preparing your home will keep you warm, and hopefully save you money. Insulation is an important part of the preparation of your home, and we have a few facts about insulation to help you understand its importance.

Weatherizing your Home for Colorado Winters

Winterize Colorado Home

Colorado is known for her harsh winters. Sub-zero temperatures, sheets of ice, and several feet of snow can be the norm from October until April. This Colorado weather can become prohibitively expensive for many families as they try to stay safe and warm in their homes. Taking several steps in and around a home can help you stay warm and save money.

Energy Friendly Decorating for the Holidays

energy efficient holiday decor

Decorating for the holidays doesn’t have to mean big electric bills, or a home lit up like the Griswolds. With a little bit of thought and planning, you can decorate for the holidays without causing your electric bills to make you feel like Scrooge.

With So Many Great Nonprofits, Why Should I Give to the ERC?

Consider giving to ERC

The season of lights and holiday music, parties and gift giving is upon us! Tree lightings, yule log hunts, and pictures with Santa all happen over the next few weeks. It is also the season of goodwill, when we give to those who need a helping hand.

Planning for Colorado’s Water Future

Where does Colorado get it's water from?

Water has long been a topic of heated discussion in Colorado, and it is only becoming more heated as populations grow. Water is a natural resource that is valuable and necessary, even more so in a state where the bulk of residents live in a fairly dry area without replenishable water sources.

Give! 2015 is Officially Underway!

Indy Give ERC

This are so many special things about this time of year: the holidays, quality time with friends and family, and of course, the warm fuzzies you get from supporting area nonprofits through Indy Give!

Which States Consume the Most Water?

Water usage around country

Water seems like a limitless resource because it is so readily available. We can fill pools, run bathtubs, take long showers, and turn taps on and off all day long. Just because water appears to flow freely from our taps and faucets doesn’t mean that there is an unending supply of it.

Important Facts About Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Carbon Monoxide Home Safety

In recognition of October being Carbon Monoxide Awareness Month, we recently posted symptoms and causes of CO poisoning. Continuing with information about this “silent shadow killer,” we have more important information about carbon monoxide and how to avoid it.