Valley Forge, PA (PRWEB) April 21, 2012

In conjunction with the 42nd annual Earth Day on April 22, CertainTeed Corporation ? North America?s leading brand of building products ? is encouraging homeowners to take steps to help protect the environment and make their home more sustainable.

1. Monitor Your Thermostat. Keeping your thermostat turned down in the winter by as little as two degrees ? and up two degrees in the summer ? can result in significant savings on utility bills.

2. Increase comfort with insulation. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates a homeowner can save up to 20 percent on heating and cooling costs by sealing and insulating around the home. Installing InsulSafe SP