Articles, tagged with "energy efficiency", page 1
10th February 2012
Horizontal blinds and plantation shutters may look similar, but they each offer different benefits to homeowners. When searching for the perfect window treatments for your home, weigh the pros and cons of each style.
If you prefer modern, clean lines...
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Author:
Penny Jones
10th February 2012
House windows are so much more than simply a cosmetic decoration for your home. They play a role in home based security and safety and in how much money you spend. They've a direct impact on heating and cooling costs.
You'll be able to entirely replac...
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Author:
theDoc
09th February 2012
As solar technology advances, solar outside lighting has become more widely available in several different varieties of innovative designs and novel styles. Due to their energy efficiency and many money-saving benefits, solar exterior lighting is an ...
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Author:
Porter
01st February 2012
Window shutters could be an invaluable addition to a home's security and appearance. Exterior shutters are believed to have originated in ancient Greece, where they regulated the amount of light and air in the home while providing security and privacy fro...
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Author:
GregBlack
30th January 2012
When you are shopping for windows and doors it is essential to make sure that sufficient time is dedicated for discovering experienced window and door installers. Experienced installers should offer you outstanding installation services and they will also...
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Author:
Larry steevan
27th January 2012
When it comes to cheap bulbs that can effectively brighten up a room, many people vastly prefer incandescent bulbs. It is also the bulb that has been around for quite some time now so many people are reluctant to switch to modern and efficient low energy ...
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Author:
Iain Jenkins
24th January 2012
Think about insulating your own house during your up coming home improvement mission. Place weather-stripping on all your doors together with windows. In case you're able to lessen the volume of air having inside your residence, your heating system and al...
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Author:
KSCh51
20th January 2012
Nowadays, many home owners are looking to extend and develop their existing property, rather than going through the stress, upheaval and expense of moving. Often, a conservatory is considered when seeking that much needed extra space, but in actual fact t...
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Author:
Jonathan Hey
20th January 2012
Glass and windows have changed a lot since the early days. Leaky, warping pieces of glass are a thing of the past. Today, you can find a number of energy efficient options and styles in almost any shape and style. Before we get too far, however, we need t...
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Author:
Reflect Window
18th January 2012
As Christmas lights are one of the most inexpensive ways to boost the holiday cheers inside the house, people are stacking up on these lighting fixtures without having a clue where to put them. Whilst one can never go wrong with numbers, going overboard w...
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Author:
Iain Jenkins
16th January 2012
It is not uncommon for people to shy away from buying cheap light bulbs. Most of us think that being cheap is synonymous to a low quality product. But this is not true for certain kinds of light bulbs. The lighting industry has come up with some cost effe...
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Author:
Iain Jenkins
13th January 2012
As energy costs continue to rise, homeowners are beginning to pay more attention to their home's energy efficiency. And as stories of homeowners who have saved money through energy efficient upgrades multiply, more and more is being said about how these u...
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Author:
Clowersana
11th January 2012
David Griffiths, General Manager of Konstructa Hire, explains the need for energy efficient site accommodation on construction sites.
The Strategic Forum for Construction and the Carbon Trust Initiative has proposed a 15 per cent reduction in carbon e...
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Author:
David Griffiths
10th January 2012
Does your business promote energy efficiency or protect or clean up the environment? These days, working in an environmentally related business can mean a lot of things. You might be running a janitorial service or a construction cleanup business, where y...
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Author:
Ian Lauder
10th January 2012
Choosing the right composite door is not easy as it seems. The right choice has to be made in order to get the best out of this type of door. First and foremost, it is important to know if the door is for internal or external use. The overall make of a do...
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Author:
Chris Coxon