7 TIPS BEFORE YOU REMODEL

You’ve made the decision to hire an architect or builder to redesign your (pick one) home, kitchen, bathroom, great room, or master bedroom ... , consider your… 1. HVAC SYSTEM How old is the furnace, boiler, air conditioning, or hot water ... . If any of your heating pipes or ducts are wrapped in asbestos, you may want to abate it as part [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 21:47:43

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Till death do us part.

First off, my apologies for the morbid nature of my post title. However, after you hear this, you'll completely understand ... in my absence. Needless to say, I survived the UNPLUG moment & finished drying my hair over a heating duct. Fabulous way to start the day & my 2nd electrical incident in as many weeks.Next up? I arrived [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 00:07:00

Energy efficiency, Part 4: How does California do it so consistently and cost-effectively?

California and its utilities have achieved remarkably consistent energy efficiency gains for three decades (see “Part 3: The only cheap power left“) ... : better insulation, energy-efficient lighting, heating and cooling. But some of the strategies were unexpected. The state found that the average residential air duct leaked 20 to 30 percent of the [more...]

Date: 2008-07-30 18:34:25

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