I'm taking a quick break from scrapbooking news to tell you about the new venture for scrapper dudes Don and Jeremy (so-named because they are gracious enough to help us out during Scrap-a-Palooza!). Jeremy, Stacey's husband, has worked in the construction field for some time, and Don, my husband, is a retired school administrator. After going to school this spring and becoming certified building analysts, they have just started a new business in the Springfield area -- EnergyWise home energy audits. You may have heard their commercials on several radio stations recently. Yes, Stacey and I are married to the "Wise Guys!"

They come to your home, conduct an energy audit of all areas using specialized tools, give you a computerized breakdown of the specific areas where your home isn't energy efficient, and make suggestions for improvement. You can learn how to save money on monthly utility bills, but the best part is that you can get a tax break of several thousand dollars for participating in the audit.

They have a great website that explains everything in detail, including the pricing. Click on EnergyWise to see if this service can help you save some cash!