How to Beat Rising Utility Bills
While Increasing the Value and Marketability of Your Home


By: Dennis Maq Crook


Has the cost to cool and heat your home increased while the value has decreased ?

The deregulation of utilities coupled with rising transportation and raw material costs has caused home energy costs to increase as much as 70 percent while home values have dropped as much as 20% and more.

If you're already struggling to make ends meet or if you're just feeling the "pinch"....... paying hundreds of dollars every month for heat and or air conditioning isn't helping, especially if your trying to sell your home. High heating and air conditioning bills mean fewer buyers can afford to buy your home.

Although it may seem to some that our problems appeared overnight in fact our crisis started almost thirty years ago.

People keep asking me how do I do it........reduce a home's energy consumption and make it more valuable. Finally I decided I had to share my decades of knowledge with you.

But first a bit of history......

At some point, I realized that the fundamental problems that led to the late 1970's energy crisis were never really resolved...... So I began to research methods and materials that would reduce a home's energy consumption, improve comfort and increase its value. By the mid-1980's I developed the Ecobuilt Home Design.

Comfort is best described through feelings of discomfort....cold feet from cold floors, hot and sticky, chills from drafts, etc. You are probably experiencing some form of discomfort in your home if it wasn't properly designed and built.

In the homes I've designed you don't turn down the thermostat to 68 degrees or lower in the winter or turn up the air conditioning to 76 degrees or higher in the summer. You don't need to sacrifice comfort to save energy.

In addition to feeling comfortable year round, the value of your home is consistently higher than comparable homes of ordinary design in the surrounding community. Mortgage companies recognize the added value an appraiser assigns to a home designed and built with an energy saving thermal package.

I have lived with my family in my Ecobuilt homes since 1986.

My present home in Pennsylvania is 4163 square feet with 18 foot cathedral ceilings. I set my heat at 70 degrees in the winter and my air conditioning at 74 degrees in the summer....... On January 2, 2008 we topped off our 500 gallon propane tank and on April 10, 2008 we still had 50 gallons of propane left.

How many fuel deliveries do you need in the winter?

A home with an energy saving thermal package makes it easier to pay the monthly mortgage. There's no need to "Rob Peter to Pay Paul". You won't have to chose between paying the mortgage or the utility bill.

The technical stuff doesn't have to stop you and it's just a myth that it's too expense.

Each and every home construction project I've worked on since the 80's has benefited in someway from my signature Ecobuilt Home technology. I've spent thousands of hours figuring out and implementing the best energy saving thermal package to reduce energy consumption in homes.

Below is a short 10 question quiz. Can you answer them......... without research? If not, you'll want to keep reading.

1. What is the best use of attic space?

2. How many BTU/h is your heater and what is its efficiency rating?

3. How many tons is your air conditioner and what is its efficiency rating?

4. What is the R-Value of thermal glass windows?

5. When should you replace windows?

6. When is the best time to replace a water heater?

7. What part of the home is absolutely the most important place to check for energy loss?

8. What two energy wasteful building practices do experts recommend avoiding like the plague?

9. Where do you place the thermostat?

10. What should a home improvement contractor know about a thermal package?

You can get your home's energy costs under control through some basic changes,..... You can put an end to worry and fear about future energy prices, and .... you can increase the value of your property.

I developed a Home Energy Audit system you do yourself because no one knows your home better than you. And, if you want to hire someone at least you'll know what your home needs and where it's needed.

Most of the improvements I suggest are simple and inexpensive. You just need to know what to look for...and how to make things right.......

To order call: 610.384.7866

$97.86

Or E-mail: assist@eehteam.com

You can spend a million and it won't make much difference if you don't use the right materials and techniques.


A word of caution when buying materials to save energy and improve value-

Be mindful of who you are asking for advice.

Example: If your ask a person that sells windows if replacing your old windows will save energy, expect yes as the answer. This is like asking a fox to guard a hen house. Don't be fooled-- replacing windows is rarely the solution!

Old windows are usually only a fraction of the problem. The real problem is the amount of window glass in your home..... Even the best most expensive windows don't have a high insulation value......On a warm day heat easily comes in through the glass and at night if you're heating your home the heat goes out just as easily through the glass.

If you decide to hire a "professional" make sure to ask about their costs to heat and air condition their home and business. You probably want to work with someone that "practices what they preach".

I'd like to tell you about a two family duplex home I built, rent, and pay to heat in Southeastern Pennsylvania. I completed construction of the 2832 square foot duplex home in the spring of 2007.

On April 16, 2007 I paid $354.04 for 200 gallons of propane.

On November 23, 2007 I paid $274.82 for another 105.7 gallons.

On December 17, 2007 I paid $124.03 for 45.6 gallons.

In total I bought 351.3 gallons costing $752.89 and I heated 2832 square feet of living space at 70 degrees for the entire winter.

Many people spend $750 and more each month.........When energy prices go up 10-20-30% or more it costs me tens, possibly hundreds of dollars, not thousands of dollars more like it will for most people.

To order call: 610.384.7866

$97.86

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I totally understand how big this topic can seem. That is why I've taken the mystery out of the way your home consumes energy.

Start by learning basic principles, and how to find the hidden sources of energy loss in your home.

You'll be surprised by the confidence you'll feel once you've taken action..... |

Are you ready to reduce your home's energy consumption, save money, improve comfort, and increase its value?

To order call: 610.384.7866

$97.86

Or E-mail: assist@eehteam.com

I don't blame you if your feeling skeptical. I'm that way myself. Lots of people are trying to sell all sorts of things on the internet. That's why there are two very important things I want you to know.

1. I have total confidence that when you review the techniques my Home Energy Audit system provides you will benefit tremendously. Your small investment will be one of the biggest bargains of your life.

It will make a tremendous difference in your bottom line..... .

I want you to order at my risk......... That's why I give a No Nonsense, 100%, One Year Money Back Guarantee....just return your DVD for a full refund.

2. Without bragging, I have a very strong reputation for being an excellent professional builder and expert on home energy savings.

I have personally built and or retrofitted dozens of homes during my building career............ I returned to college in the 90's and was an exchange student at the University of Wales in the United Kingdom where I studied “Green Building Practices” and Ergonomics.

I am an author. My second book, Stop Heating the Neighborhood is scheduled for release in late 2008.

I speak to people concerned about the environment on how to reduce their homes energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. I am not going to damage my speaker's reputation selling you a piece of junk.

My Do It Yourself Home Energy Audit is a complete system of immediately usable well organized information that includes:

  • A Visual Inspection Workbook to keep a record of your findings as you conduct your home energy audit.

  • A 44 Page Guide for locating specific areas in your home that waste energy, rob you of comfort and money, and devalue your property.

  • A Glossary of Terms describing basic concepts that will help you to understand why your home consumes a lot of energy.

  • A four segment visual guide (DVD) that walks you, step-by-step, through your own home energy audit....starting in the basement up to the attic and outside.
  • Four Common Causes Why Home Temperatures Fluctuate.

  • 132 ways to repair energy wasteful problems in your home.

  • Close up shots of big problems you've seen hundreds of times but didn't realize caused excessive use of energy.

  • Energy saving tips, tricks and explanations you won't find for free anywhere on the internet…….. NO matter how long or hard you look.

  • Common sense explanations you probably already know but didn't connect their affect on the amount of energy used in your home.

  • Everything you need to know before calling in a "professional".

To order call: 610.384.7866

$97.86

Or E-mail: assist@eehteam.com


Probably the most important reason why I put together this Do It Yourself Home Energy Audit system is for you to know what to look for in you home that's causing energy waste, high utility bills, and greenhouse gas emissions.

The program by itself gives you a great road map for stopping energy waste, eliminating drafts, improving comfort levels and increasing your home's property value.

If you plan to have someone else do a home energy audit, you will already understand some of your home's strengths and weaknesses. Being able to pinpoint problem areas in your home aides the professional who has little time to get to know how your home functions year round. Besides, don't you want to know what you should expect?


There is no other all encompassing product like this in the market designed for people to educate themselves on reducing a home's energy consumption. I've put together information gained over 40 years of building experience and condensed it down to the best practices I use myself. The small investment it takes in time and money for a quick concise education on the things to look for and how to reduce your home's energy usage and increase its value will pay for it self many times over.

"We were impressed initially with the amount of time and care Dennis took in our home inspection.  He spent a long time taking measurements and looking very carefully at every area of our home.  When we received the energy audit report we were very happy with the content.  It is extremely thorough, even more so than we expected.  There is an abundance of detailed information about each area that needs improvement, plus detailed suggestions for how to accomplish those improvements.  He was also quick to return my call when I had a question about something in the report and he took the time to make sure I understood what he was saying.

We are very pleased with the work that Dennis did and would recommend him to anyone interested in getting their home to be as efficient as possible."

Nicole Kloss

Just like you, I'm a pretty darn sick and tired of prices rising higher and higher. It really doesn't matter too much if you save a few pennies here and there........Over the years I've looked at and tried all sorts of “New” ideas and strategies.

I developed this DIY Home Energy Audit system with a commitment to make it easy for NON TECHNICAL people to understand . . . Don't be fooled by the pseudo experts, opportunists or appliance manufacturers that never actually designed or built a home that doesn't waste energy..

I'll also tell you.......

  • How a $5 caulk gun can save you hundreds—even thousands—of dollars in energy bills.

  • The difference between caulks and where to use them.

  • NOTHING about new appliances.

  • Where windows are a huge energy drain.

  • Ways to improve windows…without replacing them.

  • Common energy problems caused by fireplaces…and the best methods to fix them.

  • The secret of spider webs . . . . why spiders can be your best friend!

  • Common areas where air moves freely into your home from the outside.

  • Why incandescent light bulbs aren't the only lighting source that rob your home of energy.

"When I bought my three family house in 1986 I hired Dennis to help with the renovation.  Each unit was to be self contained in terms of its heating and cooling and the two upstairs units would be paying their own gas and electric bills. 

Dennis convinced me that we could do a better job insulating the 100 year old house while maintaining its integrity AND not costing me a lot more.  The results were more comfortable, environmentally friendlier and less costly apartments. 

Although I may not directly benefit from my tenants' utility cost savings I believe it has helped me to keep tenants longer (lower utility bills) and creates less wear and tear on my heater and air conditioning unit. 

Dennis is also a master craftsman and takes pride in quality construction.  I truly believe that Dennis is a visionary whose vision we all are just beginning to embrace."

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I'd like to share a story with you.

(Name changed to protect the embarrassed): Jerry Smith had his home listed for sale for six months when he finally found a buyer. He had spent $25,000 to spruce up the place, new granite kitchen countertops, new carpeting, and a new whirlpool bathtub.

The appraisal supported the greatly reduced purchase price but the mortgage company denied the buyer's application. The mortgage company said the buyer didn't earn enough money to pay the mortgage, principle, interest, taxes, insurance and the UTILITY BILLS.

Jerry had to move......... his only option was to lower the sale price so the buyer could qualify for a mortgage.

There's more to my home energy audit system........
  • Understand the basic concepts why your heater wastes energy.

  • Understand the basic concepts why your central air conditioner wastes energy.

  • How to build a thermal envelope (package).

  • How to determine if and when you need a professional.

  • Understand why your family will live more comfortably and be healthier .

Top Ten Reasons You Should Have this Guide with Video

10. You will feel more comfortable in your home……. and so will your guests.

9. You will reduce your home's carbon dioxide emissions…. Homes account for one third of all the carbon dioxide emissions in the air.

8. You'll finally understand why and where your home wastes energy. It becomes obvious once someone points it out.

7. If your renters pay the utility bills you'll prevent utility liens from being placed against the property for non-payment.

6. More buyer's will qualify for a mortgage.

5. Even if you have a pretty good home, this information will help you pick up a few ideas how to improve it.

4. It is extremely cheap to implement many of the ideas that I bring. You don't need to spend tens of thousands of dollars on expensive solar panels or wind mills to save hundreds..... even thousands of dollars.

3. Your neighbors will admire your home and want the same for themselves.

2. Your home will have greater value.

And the number one reason to order this Guide and DVD is:

1. You could easily blow 100 times it's cost by leaving things the way they are now instead of using this program to stop wasting energy in your home immediately.


"After a meeting, Dennis explained why some of our offices are cold and others are hot. Our building is quite old it and it wastes a lot of energy.. We can feel cold air as it moves down the hallways, and some rooms are cold while other rooms too hot.. Everyone at work feels hopeful because we finally know what is causing these problems. We're a non-profit organization and rising energy bills are eating away at our funds earmarked for people in need of assistance. Every improvement we can make means a lot to all of us."
Anonymous

Who would benefit from this Home Energy Audit system?

It's perfect for:

•  Home Owners
•  Contractors
•  Sellers
•  Buyers
•  Real Estate Investors
•  Builders &
•  Even Renters too!

"I am an extremely experienced carpenter and builder. Not too long ago I had a good thriving business, but I just can't make any money these days. How can you help?"

My first question is how much do you know about a home's thermal package? When you work on a home, do you routinely implement features that save energy as part of your normal customary work procedures?

Creating a thermal package in a home that saves energy is a specialized field. I hear all the time (and it makes me cringe) about the builder that builds million dollar homes, "MCMasions" with energy bills costing thousands... even tens of thousands a year.

I look at “cookie cutter” McMansions and they don't have even one element......... of the many needed to make a energy saving thermal package. Just because a builder has great interior design capabilities...... can install marble flooring...... build curved archways...... doesn't mean they can build a home that won't waste energy.

It would be like expecting a dentist to perform brain surgeon.

More and more people are demanding that a home consume less energy over fancy finishes. You may have years of building experience.... renovating and or building new homes....finishing off a home's “lipstick”.... but I've spent more than two decades specifically learning how to create homes that use energy with only minimal waste or non at all.

My DIY Home Energy Audit system will bring you up to speed in a few days on the skills you need to add to the ones you already have........... so you can get the sales of construction projects moving again.

Dear Dennis & Siti,

On behalf of Suburban West Realtors Association, thank you once again for the great job you did in helping to make our Starbucks Morning session a success! Your expertise in energy effiicent homes was informative and promoted new ideas amongst the group. Your professialism and knowledge helped create a memorable experience for all who attended.

Regards,

Mary Lim


Understand.....

  • The difference between efficiency and conservation.

  • Reasons why some rooms are cold and others too hot.

If you already know the information you definitely don't need my Guide and DVD...... If you don't, there's a good chance you'll spend tons of time and effort trying to figure these things out on your own.

I know the frustration. What works on paper when applied in the field doesn't always work out the way you planned. It took me years of trail and error to figure out practical cost effective and efficient methods. That's why I've made this program… to make it easier for you to follow what I know works.

OOPS! I ALMOST FORGOT

I'm going to give you every suggestion.... every recommendation that other's don't know about, but wished they did.

That's why I've added two more FREE Bonuses.....

How to Spot Energy Wasteful Features that Devalue a Home From the Outside.

1. You've heard that you can't judge a book by its cover….but you CAN judge a home that wastes energy from the outside. To help you do this I've included my Drive-by Home Evaluation: Common energy robbing house features.

It is a list of visible common construction practices that waste energy, create crippling energy bills, produce excessive greenhouse gas (CO2) emissions and lower property value.

In the bonus segment of the DVD, you'll take a brief tour of a typical neighborhood. Can you tell which homes in your neighborhood waste energy... and which are energy efficient homes?

After viewing the Bonus segment, you'll know.  Go outside and look at your home, how does it rate?

If you're looking to buy a home, why waste your time walking through energy wasteful homes when you can quickly eliminate them....... just by knowing what to look for from the outside....You'll probably do a "drive by" first to check things important to you..... why not add an energy evaluation to your list?

How you can help protect our environment.

2. "Good Morning... Global Warming"  In February 2008 West Chester University sponsored an environmental conference....... I was interviewed on WCOJ talk radio about my role in this event.

When you purchase my Home Energy Audit system you receive an immediate download of the interview .... and a copy on your DVD.

The entire system with bonus features is priced at $97.86. One tiny idea could save you thousands of dollars........ Another tiny idea could put you on your way to having more to spend on things other than energy plus improve your home's value and marketability.

Order now. I promise you'll love not being a slave to the utility companies. Plus you'll be thankful you found a way to improve the value of your home and make it affordable to more buyers.

To order call: 610.384.7866

$97.86

Or E-mail: assist@eehteam.com

If you're still having doubts.......

I built the first "green" development in Pennsylvania and possibly the nation......It was the undisputed heavyweight champion of "Green Building" practices at the time..... Mark Howard recognized its signifigance as seen in the 1987, 6 O'Clock news broadcast below.


Energy Efficient Homes Expert TV Interview-1987-Dennis Crook

More than two Decades Experience in Technology that Reduces Home Energy Consumption.

Instead of working with people who still have their training wheels on and are just learning the techniques and energy efficient home technology (don't be the guinea pig for someone practicing) come to a company where the people know what they are doing.

 

 

 


"I can't believe my home took only one tank of heating oil to stay warm this winter. The last place I rented I had to fill the oil tank every three or four weeks…..That's insane!"
Trinity Jennings

I encourage you to look at the results other people just like you have gotten following my advice. Look at the messages they sent me...... review what they had to say...... None of them claimed instant savings beyond their wildest dreams....... They simply got positive results by putting simple techniques into action. 

You may have already fixed some problems in your home and it might even be doing OK..... And still there are advanced strategies to make it better that you probably don't know.

The longer you wait, the further behind you'll be. You may never stop the “bleeding”..... The time to start is now...... Each day you delay is costing you dearly. The problem won't fix itself or go away on its own.

That's the reason for my Home Energy Audit system with Guide, Workbook, DVD, Drive-by Evaluation, and more........ and, that's the reason people hire people like me ............ to save them from making the mistakes that I've made and learned from.

Is it worth delaying, making major blunders or not do anything at all........ when a low $97.86 all inclusive investment in this one-of-a-kind reference tool will make an immediate difference now?

To order call: 610.384.7866

$97.86

Or E-mail: assist@eehteam.com


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