Stabby McStab Stab was arrested

Shelley Malil, best known for his role alongside Steve Carrell in The 40-year-old Virgin, ... t be stabbing your girlfriend for talking to another guy. Putting a dead fish in her heating duct, maybe [more...]

Date: 2008-08-12 16:52:26

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3 Energy Plays For ‘Green-Friendly’ Obama

Investors should prepare for a “green friendly” government says David Fessler ... or replacing a home’s old furnace, sealing leaky heating ducts, fixing or replacing leaky windows [more...]

Date: 2008-11-24 14:16:06

I wish they all could be California's plans

By Joseph Romm California and its utilities have achieved remarkably consistent energy efficiency gains for three decades. How did they do it? ... , 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 heated and cooled air [more...]

Date: 2008-07-31 00:06:32

Getting a little practice in

Advertisement: AFFORDABLE AIR AFFORDABLE AIR $10 Off Any One Service $10 OFF ANY ONE SERVICE- INCLUDING HEAT, AIRCONDITIONING, DUCT CLEANING, PLUMBING AND ELECTRIC. Expires Jan. 31, 2009 [more...]

Date: 2008-12-30 00:00:00

Duct Cleaning

November 3, 2008 Almost every home has air ducts of some kind, whether a central HVAC or heat exchange unit ... chemicals. Interviewing the Cleaning Company - Do they belong to NADCA (The National Air Duct ... will charge more because the pipes are in hard-to-reach places. A duct cleaning company should [more...]

Date: 2008-11-03 13:22:36

Vikes' Shiancoe emerging as threat in passing game

MINNEAPOLIS - Visanthe Shiancoe has usually been a late bloomer ... Any One Service $10 OFF ANY ONE SERVICE- INCLUDING HEAT, AIRCONDITIONING, DUCT CLEANING, PLUMBING [more...]

Date: 2008-12-27 00:00:00

Protect Your Family From Indoor Air Pollution: Contact A Professional Today!

Duct Cleaning Most people are now aware that indoor air pollution is an issue of growing concern and increased visibility ... air. Duct cleaning generally refers to the cleaning of various heating and cooling system ... allergic reactions or other symptoms in people if they are exposed to them. Methods of duct cleaning [more...]

Date: 2008-09-25 16:04:55

Hourly Rates Available

Wes just told me that there was a transient in our office lobby who was freaking out and the maintenance guys had to call the cops ... .” “The door did not close all the way. There was duct tape covering a peephole.” “I spent two ... “They have heating system on wheels” “windowless rooms!” There is a double-sided red neon sign [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 20:27:33

Korean Technology Update: Going Old-School

It's been a while since we suffered a technological meltdown over here, so really, we should have expected this. We've blogged before about ondol, the Korean system of heating apartments by running hot water ... forced-air heat that dries out your skin and blows all duct-dust into your lungs. (Side note: try [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 06:39:00

Friends in Denver work together

Luvie has a girlfriend that she has known since Junior High School, ... duct cleaning as you will see. I hope that we can work something out for the up and coming holidays ... work at the same company which is a Heating and Air Conditioning company by the name of Lucky Duct [more...]

Date: 2008-06-26 02:02:02

GAS SNIFFER

GAS SNIFFER by Raymond Wand Yesterday 05:05 PM ... System(s), Duct Insulation, Outlets, Radiators, Piping Systems and Valves, Cooling Equipment ... Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC): Home Inspection and Commercial Inspection Cost [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 17:56:18

My furnace runs less than your furnace. Are you using zones?

Like many of you, my house has (had) an old furnace that I swear was a rocket engine taking off when it started up! ... model for just south of $13,000 fully loaded, installed with all new duct work.    Anyway getting ... with your heating/cooling installer.  A zone is heated (or cooled) to a certain temperature while leaving [more...]

Date: 2008-12-23 21:09:14

2008 NEC : Hard wired appliance (110v) - switch OK as disconnect

2008 NEC : Hard wired... by Darin Ginther Today 01:50 PM ... , Distribution System(s), Duct Insulation, Outlets, Radiators, Piping Systems and Valves, Cooling Equipment ... Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC): Home Inspection and Commercial Inspection [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 06:01:13

GFCI being used as a switch ???

GFCI being used as a switch... by Ted Menelly Today 12:49 PM ... , Distribution System(s), Duct Insulation, Outlets, Radiators, Piping Systems and Valves, Cooling ... 2,082 Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC): Home Inspection and Commercial Inspection [more...]

Date: 2008-12-27 20:03:29

Create Air Duct Zones to Remotely Control Air Flow and Reduce the Expense of Heating and Cooling

Source : The Official Smarthome Blog - All Things Home Automation [ ... 5-Inch Diameter Normally Open Electronic HVAC Air Duct Damper with Power Supply As energy costs rise, it is important to find different solutions that help conserve energy and keep your heating [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 23:10:35

HVAC Maintenance Cost Worth It: A Contractor’s Recommendations

Fred ran a post about a great experience with a local HVAC contractor earlier this month ... cleanings. Duct cleaning typically costs $225 per system and coil cleaning costs at least $250 ... deal for 1 gallon of duct sealant for $19.95. If a homeowner has a gas furnace for heat and an air [more...]

Date: 2008-06-24 11:30:25

Warm Your Home With A Wood Furnace

Wood furnace is also known as a coal fired furnace that burns wood or coal in a sealed firebox to heat an exchanger ... with regards to air conditioning, evaporating coil as well as duct works clearance from combustibles due ... the cabinet or jacket, firebox, blower, access doors for stroking and cleaning and small blower to fan [more...]

Date: 2008-06-28 11:14:34

LIPA’S REAP PROGRAM

LIPA’S REAP PROGRAM January 16th, 2009 ARE you are having trouble managing your electric bills? ... efficient water devices. LIPA customers who have electric heat or central air conditioning may also get air conditioning filter replacements, air and duct sealing and insulation, attic and wall [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 14:10:56

Home Improvement Contractors - A Guide

Now that you’ve decided to remodel your home, you’ll need to make sure that you’re choosing the right contractor to do the job ... contractors, who can find out if your house will need improved wiring for heating and air conditioning ... test will also be performed to let you know whether or not duct work needs to be done [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 03:31:59

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

Twin Cities Air Duct Cleaning Company Provides Wide Range of HVAC Services

CleanMyFurnace.com has added a new Zip Code page to assist you in determining if they provide services in your area ... has made it even easier for potential customers to find out if heating and cooling related services are provided in their area.If you would like to see if the air duct cleaning zip codes covered [more...]

Date: 2007-05-20 00:16:00

Pimp My Netbook. Video Card Upgrade in a Netbook?

Okay, Jack, you asked and for all you other modders who love the netbook largely because its affordability keeps the stakes low when it comes to chopping her open and digging around. So you soldered, cut, duct taped and shoved ten flash drives ... to ingeniously rig a graphics card up to your Eee, problems with heating and battery would render [more...]

Date: 2008-12-17 23:44:31

Digital Thermometers

Digital thermometers are among the best types of thermometers that we can use since we can get unprecedented temperature reading from using digital ... (Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning), splash proof or watertight tool, and sanitary ... and protect the probe tip against a pipe surface for basically duct or flume monitoring. Slash proof [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 08:18:25

We're Chillin With Our New Frigidaire Heat Pump

There were several reasons for my silence yesterday. 1. We were up at 5 and did all of our pre-school activities. 2. We had school from 9-12. 3. About 9:30, the duct people arrived to assess our air flow, then they said that they would ... it lovely? And so clean.... Our new outdoor heat pump. It is quiet, bigger than the other [more...]

Date: 2008-09-03 11:32:30

Why an English major is so valuable

Because we learn the important questions to ask. In the wake of ANOTHER Kitsap County snowstorm, I pose this one to you:When Winter comes, ... pump, or air conditioner. Common duct system problems include:Leaky joints or visible holes ... drain. With a little bit of work, you can actually save a great deal on your heating bills:Stop Air [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 14:50:00

I’m stickin’ with the union.

Last Saturday, I was at the gym, working off some holiday cheer on an elliptical machine.  My particular personal torture device was positioned right in front of a large-screen TV which was - sadly - tuned to the misnomered Fox News Channel.  Every Saturday, this channel apparently features a business and financial shoutfest “round table” show, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-02 13:45:40

Wonky Weather Woes

Once upon a time on a Saturday night, light years away, Rosanne Rosannadanna used to say "it's always somethin'" It seems lately, ... in the place where it was, is the door. This sign, which was heavily duct taped to wooden stakes on both sides ... out of the duct tape and is nowhere to be seen. The hanging bird feeder on our kitchen porch [more...]

Date: 2008-12-28 14:39:00

100 Items to Disappear First

100 Items to Disappear First1. Generators (Good ones cost dearly. Gas storage, risky. Noisy…target of thieves; maintenance etc.) 2. Water Filters/Purifiers 3. Portable Toilets 4. Seasoned Firewood. Wood takes about 6 - 12 months to become dried, for home uses. 5. Lamp Oil, Wicks, Lamps (First Choice: Buy CLEAR oil. If scarce, stockpile ANY!) 6 [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 00:21:54

Journey to the Center of the House

By: Liv I really wish I took the camera. Let's just say perhaps it wasn't the most fun thing I've done in a long time ... what the heck an "air handler" is... it's a giant metal cabinet that is apart of your central air ... . In fact I've been putting it off for quite awhile. I've been wanting to check out the air-handler [more...]

Date: 2008-12-19 20:20:29

Cooling Data Centers Could Prevent Massive Electrical Waste

It is estimated that the data storage sector consumed about 61 billion kilowatt-hours (kWh) in 2006 (1.5% of total U.S. consumption, or roughly equivalent to the amount consumed by 5.8 million average U.S. households). These numbers are only expected to grow [more...]

Date: 2008-06-27 23:11:31

Passive Solar: Living Without Furnaces in the Cold

This is the kind of innovation that will be required around the world in short order. We love reading our Friends at Earth Family Alpha: they always have a positive outlook and make incredibly imaginative suggestions about how we can go forward, just as does this article [more...]

Date: 2008-12-27 18:36:00

Peter vs. Paul-- Politics of the Nags

When it comes to turning off lights around the house, my wife is a nag (not as a member of the National Association of Gals, but one who incessantly nitpicks on her own). "You're wasting electricity" she will say, approximately thirty eight thousand times per day (give or take). Similarly, the political nags (not NAGs) [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 22:44:09

When it rains, it pours

When it rains, it pours The snow outside my window has gone as quickly as it came ... heating systems for skyscrapers and what-not). Back to the nice lady sitting across from me in the chair that was bound to have sticky remnant of tears and duct tape on it somewhere.  This therapist [more...]

Date: 2008-12-11 00:37:01

An Indoor Greenhouse is a Year-Round Garden

An Indoor Greenhouse is a Year-Round Garden Posted by Shelley Lindt by Shelley Lindt Do you long to grow hothouse plants but don’t have a back yard? ... the shelves with plastic wrap, or even an old shower curtain, held together with duct tape. You can heat your greenhouse by buying a heating pad and laying it on the floor. Make sure you buy [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 20:28:39

A Trailer You'd NEVER call Trash! Tabbert's Paganini Caravan

In the last few years the Tabbert brand has undergone repositioning and has clearly rejuvenated its corporate image ... run in the roof. Through a special duct, cold air flows into the roof and then distributes ... when it rains.The innovative air circulation in the Tabbert premium roof is of new design. Behind a double wall [more...]

Date: 2008-09-07 01:00:00

Tapping the Earth for home heating and cooling

Tapping the Earth for home heating and cooling Filed under Heat Pump News from across the World by admin January 14, ... air and hot water systems but not steam heat. Starting in 2006, nearby Harvard University installed ... in it because it’s a clean energy technology or because they’re looking to escape fossil fuel prices, said [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 16:29:22

Heat cost - Tips for reducing yours

frozen After seeing my home heating cost at more than $400 last month, I decided to take some drastic action to reduce our overall heating cost ... a number of minor changes I could make to help reduce my heating cost. Based on the comments I received ... of reading and research on tips for reducing overall heating cost and thought I’d share [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 12:55:48

Freeze Your Air Conditioning Costs

My wife and I are fortunate to live in a moderate climate and we were able to get by without using air conditioning until this week ... are a few things I do to save money on air conditioning costs: Air Conditioning and Fans Open windows ... minutes before we get home. It works well and saves us a lot of money. Use an air vent booster [more...]

Date: 2008-06-13 15:00:54

Geothermal Systems-Find out more with Oliver Heating & Cooling

No matter what climate you live in, the temperature throughout the year varies ... Boiler Installation, Service, and Repair Residential Air Duct Cleaning Forced Air Systems ... Maintenance Agreements Commercial Air Duct Cleaning Cooling Tower Service Building Automation [more...]

Date: 2008-10-16 17:07:45

Spend Less Than $50 Now To Save Hundreds Or Even Thousands Later

No, this is not one of those post telling you to send me your money in exchange for information on how to buy the things you need at “wholesale” prices.  Nor is it some scam where I collect your money and in return send you a list of sites for secret purchasing groups [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 18:27:21

No garden this year

Not because of horse races or laziness. No garden because we started building the house last year and I can’t do anything outside until that is done. We live on five acres in what hipsters would kindly call the bumfuckmiddleofnowhere. My fab GF and I both work at home, have for years, [more...]

Date: 2008-07-29 00:32:35

My Honeywell UV Air Purifier Is the Best

If you are a constant sufferer of allergies and always find yourself getting sick, ... my air clean. This has been a total godsend and I am truly blessed to feel so much better ... then perhaps a Honeywell UV air purifier is the answer for to your problems. I installed mine [more...]

Date: 2008-12-14 17:50:57

Get Rid Of Your Indoor Pollution With A Home Air Cleaner

There are many harmful materials present in the air around us and air pollution can be a health hazard ... of the pollutants. In this way you can ventilate your home with clean air from outside. Sometimes, due ... that it can be installed in the duct of a home’s central heating. It can also be put in the air-conditioning duct [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 19:11:11

Duct Tape - Home Energy Conservation’s Best Friend

In our series on Home Energy Conservation we recently reviewed the ideas within the Un-Official Guide to Home Energy Conservation relating to cheap or inexpensive ways to reduce a home’s heating and cooling utility bills. One of the methods (#23) suggested was to use duct tape to close the gaps in a homes heating and cooling ducts. Today [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 01:08:02

A Guide To Heating And Air Conditioning Service

A good way to save money and time is to Learn the basics about heating and air conditioning, when looking for a local contractor for its servicing ... care of air purifiers, air filters, air duct cleaning, humidifier and dehumidifier and issues related ... conditioning service should include checking the amp draw of the compressor, cleaning the [more...]

Date: 2009-01-10 11:13:19

Looking For Attic Insulation Tips?

The attic is one of the most important areas in the house and therefore it should be adequately insulated to minimize heat loss ... and walls in the rooms below. If there are heating or air-conditioning ducts in the attic, check to see whether they are insulated. Metal ducts often have insulation in the inside, so tap the duct [more...]

Date: 2008-12-29 08:52:37

A blast from the past

This is Minnesota, a furnace is a must have not a nice to have. There are some homes without central heating but not very many ... gravity furnaces. The unit in the first picture burns heating oil. Most of the gravity furnaces were converted to burn natural gas when the prices of heating oil went through the roof in the mid 70 [more...]

Date: 2008-12-09 00:07:04

SolarDucts: Heating Air and Generating Power

Solar energy is often used to heat water or generate electricity, but it can also be used to heat air ... . They are modular units that can be installed on buildings with flat roofs. Solar Duct Detail ... Wall Heating Air For Buildings The SolarWall at the 3M plant in Perth, Ontario saves the company [more...]

Date: 2008-06-23 17:47:50

Duct Tape - In The Furnace Room

Yesterday we wrote about how we used duct tape to secure the fitting between the vent opening in the basement ceiling duct and the vent cover installed in the drip ceiling tile. Today we want to write about our recent use of duct tape ... . High Efficiency Furnace However, if the duct lines are not properly installed, the benefit [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 01:10:49

AUTODESK REVIT® MEP 2009 - Known Issues Autodesk Revit MEP 2009 Default Pipe Size Information · The first time you open a project that was ... with one of the connectors. The other connectors will be ignored. Heating and Cooling Loads Report · Results that are displayed in Heating and Cooling Loads reports may appear to be non-precise [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 07:13:39

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