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12th October 2009
Most people are shocked these days when they open their utility bill. By auditing your home, you can turn a monstrous utility bill into a minor annoyance.
Home Energy Audit
It happens every month. You pick up the mail and see an envelope from the u... Read >
Author: wbdoyle08th October 2009
With the increase in energy prices, it's important to know that there are ways to lower your energy bill, maintain the overall comfort of your home and be energy efficient.
There is another big plus to being energy efficient: You help the environment. ... Read >
Author: wbdoyle07th October 2009
Losing weight. Finding a new job. Spending more time with the family. A new year means setting new goals. Why not make saving money one of them?
If you're a homeowner, there are many ways you can cut costs and still live comfortably. The following tips... Read >
Author: wbdoyle06th October 2009
Few people realize that the energy used in a home causes more greenhouse emissions than a car.
Most of the electricity used in a home is produced by burning coal, oil and natural gas, which release carbon dioxide - the world's largest contributor to g... Read >
Author: wbdoyle02nd October 2009
The tires and the spokes of the scooter will require daily inspection to ensure you have no problems, and that your ride will be a safe one. If you are faced with broken spokes, you should repair them right away to prevent additional breakage. If you have... Read >
Author: wbdoyle02nd October 2009
Whether you are a novice ATV rider or a professional sports rider, you may have experienced a flat tire on the trail. Although having a flat tire is not a scheduled event, you need to prepare yourself as to when it will hit you.
Flat tires are not an e... Read >
Author: wbdoyle23rd September 2009
Everyone is talking energy conservation theses days. Solar power is becoming more and more popular, but where do you start? Go out and buy a bunch of solar panels and start installing them on your roof? No, first you have to analyze your house. Energy con... Read >
Author: Bryon Zirker17th September 2009
No home is built perfectly, and as the years go by you’ll notice some things that you’d never expect. Problems with humidity (or lack thereof) may be peculiar to your area or family specifically. For every issue, there is usually a simple home repai... Read >
Author: Joseph Hildebrandt05th September 2009
Lower Energy Costs
The number 1 reason people invest in insulation is to save money on heating and cooling a home. The U.S. Department of Energy states that 40% of the energy in a home can be saved by sealing air leaks. With energy costs skyrocketing, ... Read >
Author: Robert Bell13th August 2009
16 WAYS TO GREEN YOUR HOME
Lower Your Utility Bills
1. Switch to Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs
Compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) can be a huge
energy saver. Replace some (or all) of your incandescent
bulbs with fl uorescents and enjoy redu... Read >
Author: davemillerloans@gmail.com01st August 2009
Ask a Question:What does OSHA say about hose safety?Answer : An OSHA guideline publication states:Hoses, wires, and other equipment shall be kept clear of passageways, ladders and stairs.OSHA asserts cut back your slips, trips and falls. Slips, trips and... Read >
Author: Dick Winters01st August 2009
Locating Air Leaks
First, make a list of obvious air leaks (drafts). The potential energy savings from reducing drafts in a home may range from 5% to 30% per year, and the home is generally much more comfortable afterward. Check for indoor air leaks, suc... Read >
Author: Theunis17th July 2009
Do you have a mounted staircase or ladder that leads to the attic? If so, there’s a good chance it’s acting as a large hole that leaks cooled or heated air out and brings undesired hot or cold air in the house! Consider this: even the tiniest gap arou... Read >
Author: Ahreum Skura17th July 2009
Regardless of whether one has a newer or older house, one needs to think about better insulating your attic. Most of the time when houses are built, the builders have lots of things on his or her mind, and saving your future energy expenses is not one of ... Read >
Author: Corey Burris05th July 2009
If your house has air leaks, your electric or gas bill is going to reflect it pretty quickly. So how do you detect whether you have air leaks in your home and what do you do to prevent them?
A heated house is much like a chimney in that they both hold ... Read >
28th June 2009
Here are some important steps that can help you maintain your air conditioning units running at peak efficiency.
Check for EER ratings before buying an air conditioner
To keep a check on your electricity bills, it best to buy an air conditioner that h... Read >
Author: maximumhit18th June 2009
Whether it is your business building or your residential home, there are many ways to save money with double glazing for the windows. Some ways to save money can also add value to your building or home. There are studies that suggest that up to 25 perce... Read >
Author: Lee Lazarus12th June 2009
Insulation keeps our homes warm when we want them to stay warm and cool when we need them to remain cool. We often don't appreciate insulation until we don't have it or the insulation we do have isn't working well.
The typical home uses the fiberglass ... Read >
Author: Robert Bell07th June 2009
Creature comforts such as a well-maintained environment are commonplace throughout most of the world. With temperatures fluctuating greatly at every latitude, you wish to have your home arctic cool in the summer and warm and cozy in the winter. To receive... Read >
Author: srini18th May 2009
Looking for something to help with your decorative needs, your noise control needs, and even your energy saving needs? I bet you never thought that vertical blinds could be the solution. Well, it's true. Vertical blinds can cut energy costs, help control ... Read >
Author: Judith Persit18th May 2009
Looking for something to help with your decorative needs, your noise control needs, and even your energy saving needs? I bet you never thought that vertical blinds could be the solution. Well, it's true. Vertical blinds can cut energy costs, help control ... Read >
Author: Judith Persit13th May 2009
If you live or work in a traditionally built home or office building, you know the construction is not energy-efficient. You might feel a draft or be aware that heating or cooling systems are being compromised by air escaping through the floors, ceilings... Read >
Author: Robert Bell27th April 2009
A cleanroom designer must consider many factors when specifying a new cleanroom. Air changes, temperature and humidity control, size of clean room, amount of human and machine activity and climate conditions to name a few. One of the critical characteri... Read >
Author: Cleanroom Fred26th April 2009
With all costs on the rise, adding up to the already huge problem with the New York housing crunch and worldwide economic woes; more and more people are searching of ways to cutback on costs. In our homes, one of the largest shares where our hard-earned ... Read >
Author: Eugene Makeev01st April 2009
Primary Reasons For Converting To Radiant Floor Heating
here are five good reasons why you need rising floor heating in your house. If you speak to homeowners who have below the floor heating you�ll be told about even more advantages to the set up. ... Read >
Author: Tatw10th March 2009
One of the worst things you can deal with in the winter season is frozen pipes. Hiring a plumber in order to deal with a situation like that in a tough winter should not be one of your problems.
It is better to get your pipes ready for the upcoming win... Read >
Author: Travis03rd March 2009
Here's why fiberglass is not an efficient and reliable type of insulation. Fiberglass insulation has been considered the standard in new construction for many years. Unfortunately, fiberglass has serious flaws that are not well known to the average homeow... Read >
Author: GreenBearInnovations.com03rd March 2009
There are a lot of secrets that builders use when building new construction. Most of them are things that you can do to your current home to keep it as efficient as possible. Here are just a couple of examples.
When a builder is about to install dr... Read >
Author: nealon52@aol.com28th February 2009
A properly sealed, moisture-protected, and insulated crawlspace will increase comfort, save on energy costs, improve the durability of the home, and reduce entry of moisture, radon, and other potential irritants or pollutants into the home. Whichever de... Read >
Author: Roger Frost31st January 2009
The energy potential of kit homes surpasses that of heaps of other homes. You can love what that implies for you as a householder. You will enjoy energy savings while living in a home with healthy quality indoor air. The money you save on energy costs cou... Read >
Author: Vat the Guru25th January 2009
It’s not too late to ensure that your home, from outside in has been poked, prodded, and provided for when it comes to winter care. By following these steps not only will you make your home more comfortable, energy efficient and save money, you may even... Read >
Author: Susan Hu18th January 2009
Everything from the money spent on construction equipment financing to the utilities spent on your building all contribute to the strain on your company's cash flow. Even the smallest financial leak can translate into large losses when you add them up ove... Read >
Author: Christine OKelly17th January 2009
If you've been thinking about buying a new home but don’t think that winter is a good time, you may need to change your perspective. Though spring and summer are typically the most active real estate buying and selling months, house hunting in winter h... Read >
Author: Matt Barker06th January 2009
Tips for the right energy audit companies
With the help of a home energy audit, you will be able to find out how much energy your home uses and wastes too. Once you complete your home energy audit, you will be able to make your home more energy efficient... Read >
Author: w.stickels1@gmail.com28th November 2008
Pool toys have come a long way over the years, so what is available today may be a far cry from what you may remember using as a youngster. More choices and better materials have made shopping for pool toys so much more fun. The are cheaper to buy and las... Read >
Author: Jolie Kreppenstein27th November 2008
A few years ago I noticed my electric bill was creeping up slowly. It was now $191.00 per month from $150 the year before. I asked myself, "How can I reclaim some of this money"?
I started to look around the house and see where there may be room for im... Read >
Author: Rick Mariner15th October 2008
When buying a home, what safety net do you have to warn against the purchase of an energy guzzling, money pit? Hopefully, a home inspection will raise any red flags, but you should know what to look for. This checklist that will help alert you to a ho... Read >
Author: Justin Lee23rd September 2008
The major air condition repairs carried out are due to the air conditioner not being able to turn on, or the cooling capacity has been reduced, the air flow is lost or it can also be due to the internal components of the air conditioner.
The usual air... Read >
Author: Ricky K Lim09th September 2008
Your Swimming Pool Cartridge Filter will not clear algae from the pool The three filter types will clear up algae, provided it is not in a live state. Consult http://www.1800 Pools.com for the proper chemicals to help rid the algae. Most cartridge filter... Read >
Author: one800pools28th August 2008
Want to experience heavenly beauty under water? En route to snorkeling in the Caribbean and you will discover how exciting the water world is. The beauty of aquatic life is explored using a tool called snorkel, having a mask attached to it. Snorkeling thu... Read >
Author: Wain Roy27th August 2008
Generally, a typical U.S. family spends more than $1600 a year on home utility bills! And unfortunately, a large portion of the energy used in home is wasted. Also, did you know that the electricity generated by fossil fuels for a single home puts more ca... Read >
Author: saxmachine0513th August 2008
The average home spends a whopping $1500 annually on energy costs—an energy bottom line that is much bigger than it needs to be, because a significant portion of that energy is wasted and lost. The good news is, changing just a few simple things around... Read >
Author: Ki Gray07th July 2008
Windows that just don’t have the sound blocking ability of drywall or other wallboards many times cause soundproofing issues and therefore the window becomes the proverbial weak link in the soundproofing chain chain. What do you do if you have lots of ... Read >
Author: DrBobOrther01st July 2008
As the summer rolls around, those that have well insulated homes are feeling the chill even when it is hot outside. Insulation keeps your home cooler without overworking your air conditioner; hence, saving you money on your energy costs every month. Coo... Read >
Author: Amy Whittingham27th June 2008
It is very important to insulate the walls. It increases the comfort level and savings. Before you proceed to install wall insulation investigate the various materials and the techniques that are available. It is wise to limit the investigation to blown i... Read >
Author: Peter Gitundu13th June 2008
Chances are, in most homes if you add together all the leaks and cracks you'll end up with a hole the size of a medicine ball! Air leaks can attest to 20-40% of heat loss during the winter and cool loss in the summer. If you're looking for a good, and ine... Read >
Author: Ted Guarnero08th May 2008
What if you could verify that the concrete block walls of your building have been built according to all engineered specifications? What would that mean to you? Concrete block walls can have unseen faults including empty cells, missing insulation, and air... Read >
Author: Mark Decherd25th April 2008
If you have not already done so this year, it is a good ideal to check your home for air leaks and drafts. Air can get into your home from places like doors, windows, vents, chimneys, baseboards and other places in your home that you may not be aware of. ... Read >
Author: Chris18th April 2008
What if you could verify that the concrete block walls of your building have been built according to all engineered specifications? What would that mean to you? Concrete block walls can have unseen faults including empty cells, missing insulation, and air... Read >
Author: Mark Decherd02nd April 2008
Menopause is a stage of rapid changing in a womans life. In addition to all the uncomfortable emotions caused by menopause. Menopause is associated with a number of other cosmetic problems which some women find very distressing. Estrogen deficiency leads ... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen02nd April 2008
Windows that just don’t have the sound blocking ability of drywall or other wallboards many times cause soundproofing issues and therefore the window becomes the proverbial weak link in the soundproofing chain chain. What do you do if you have lots of ... Read >
Author: Dr.BobO02nd April 2008
A home energy audit is the first way to realize how much energy your home consumes and then decide on the measures you will have to take to make your home more energy efficient. An energy audit will show you problems which, if they are corrected, will end... Read >
Author: Ingrid Sure24th February 2008
If the caulk feels dry and hard, it is probably time to replace it with new caulk. Even though you may not see noticeable cracks and gaps, the caulk is probably not adhering to the window frame or walls. If you dig in it with the tip of a screwdriver, sec... Read >
Author: Greenfin19th February 2008
Performing a Home Energy Audit
By Erika Weliczko
The goal of an energy audit is to identify ways to improve a home’s performance. The average home devotes almost half of all energy usage to heating and cooling. The water heater and refrigerator tog... Read >
Author: Carrie13th February 2008
As a homeowner you obviously want to prevent skyrocketing utility bills. Good news; you can invest in ways to improve your home's energy efficiency. But, before you go about making drastic changes to your home, you might consider an Energy Audit. Such an ... Read >
Author: Louise Scoggins 19th January 2008
Windows that just don’t have the sound blocking ability of drywall or other wallboards many times cause soundproofing issues and therefore the window becomes the proverbial weak link in the soundproofing chain. What do you do if you have lots of sound... Read >
Author: DrBobOrther18th January 2008
No seasonal home maintenance is as important as the winter one. Uninsulated pipes, leaking faucets and snow acumulation on the roof can lead to costly and unnecessary disasters. Find out how to eliminate issues before they appear!
Roof - Ice dams alon... Read >
Author: Jay Banks - Vancouver Homes30th August 2007
You will likely never think of roof insulation until you are forced too because of loud tiles or a leaky roof problem. Your home’s roof insulation is not the most exciting or glamorous thing to think about but it is an important step in keeping your hom... Read >
Author: carlysternson15th May 2007
Whether you are buying a new house or looking to save money on your current energy bills, it makes sense to assess your home's energy consumption. Energy efficiency not only helps you save money on your utility bills, it also helps the environment.
A ... Read >
Author: AdamCoyle05th April 2007
By checking that your household's insulation is adequate is a very quick and simple way to save money on your monthly energy bills.
A first-class structure will protect your house from external temperatures as well as preventing air leaks and controlli... Read >
Author: Lisa Paterson27th March 2007
By undertaking an energy audit in your own home you could save your family hundreds of dollars per annum in utility bills and play a role in saving our environment.
“What is a Home Energy Audit?” it is an examination of how much energy your own res... Read >
Author: Lisa Paterson19th February 2007
With fuel prices surging, this winter’s heating bills are certain to rise accordingly. For many consumers higher prices to heat homes will take their toll on budgets. You can’t do anything about heating oil prices but you can reduce your heating bill ... Read >
Author: AdamHeist07th February 2007
Electrolux vacuum cleaners have always been top rated. Each vacuum made by Electrolux receives excellent reviews from consumers, but the Electrolux Oxygen3 vacuum cleaner is especially suitable for allergy sufferers. AllergyBuyersClub.com gives the Electr... Read >
Author: Robin OBrien11th January 2007
Can I travel if I have heart disease? This is a common question that people will ask, especially if they have intention to travel by air. According to doctors, people treated with heart conditions or have significant cardiac histories need not avoid trave... Read >
Author: Ng Peng Hock17th November 2006
Radiant barrier is a relatively new product that consumers are slowly becoming aware of. It consists of a reflective composition placed in your attic that reflects heat before it enters your home. Our government, universities as well as independent labora... Read >
Author: Dale Adams16th November 2006
Reducing air leaks in your plant can save thousands of dollars annually. Compressed air is one of the most costly forms of energy you can use in your plant, of course, it's one of the most versatile, fast and strong too.
When it's "quiet time" in the p... Read >
Author: Bill Wade11th July 2006
When coffee milk does not want to froth, these might be the
reasons:
1. Proteins in milk
The protein in milk, especially the whey-proteins, is largely
responsible for the foaming capacity in milk. These proteins
form a film on the surface of the ... Read >
Author: Leon van der Westhuizen01st February 2006
Most people are shocked these days when they open their utility bill. By auditing your home, you can turn a monstrous utility bill into a minor annoyance.
Home Energy Audit
It happens every month. You pick up the mail and see an envelope from the u... Read >
Author: Rick Chapo19th January 2006
Want to put more money in your pocket? You can up to 10% or more on your energy bill by eliminating as many the air leaks in your home as possible. During the summer warm air leaks into your home and during the winter leaks out of your home, wasting a go... Read >
Author: Lynne Doxley
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