June 24, 2013

Home Rehab Loans

We talk a lot about weatherization as a way to improve your home’s quality, but there are other options out there. Neighborhood Housing Services of South Buffalo also offers a home rehab loan program!

June 17, 2013

Community Impact Measurement

            Neighborhood Housing Services of South Buffalo is excited to be taking part of a national project through NeighborWorks, of which we are a charter member. We are going to be hitting the pavement in the coming weeks!

June 10, 2013

June is National Safety Month!

                June is National Safety Month! This year is the 100th Anniversary of the National Safety Council. NSM is an annual observance to educate and influence behaviors around leading causes of preventable injuries and deaths. This year’s theme is “Safety Starts With Me.” Each week carries a separate theme as well!

June 3, 2013

How Energy Star Can Help You

In recent weeks, we've talked about alternate ways to get electricity in your home. But what about if wind and solar power aren't viable for your home? There are a few ways you can save money on electricity in your home.  We've talked a little bit about this on the blog before, specifically lighting and utilities in general. As always, getting your home weatherized can help reduce your energy costs! The beginning of the weatherization process starts with an energy audit. But that’s for another blog. This week, we're talking about Energy Star.