Jun
11
Everyone has noticed the recent change in the weather. It is an exciting time when winter winds down, and spring comes out. We put away our snow tires and take out the lawn furniture. We put the snow boots in storage and break out the sandals. But eventually spring turns [...]
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31
It is estimated that as much as 50% of the cooler air in our homes is lost because of drafts coming from ill fitting doors and windows. The majority of homeowners are aware of this problem in terms of windows and external doors and have taken measures to draft proof [...]
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13
You’ve seen solar panels on houses, and you’ve heard about them in the news. You may even have read up on them a little bit. You know that solar panels convert sunlight into energy, helping to power your home. However, do you really know how they work? The Basics Generally, [...]
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02
Now that Energy Star appliances are commonplace and the recession has trained everyday people to keep an eye on their monthly power bill, the pioneers of the green movement are moving on to the next stage: net zero buildings. Going a step beyond LEED certification and typical green home characteristics, [...]
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21
For over a century, we’ve been trying our hands at inventing things to keep us warm in bed during the frigid winter months. Temperature and comfort are very important to us as we slumber so it’s important we get both right. During the summertime, there’s not much we can do [...]
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11
A power outage or power cut is when your electricity goes out and needs to be restored. The majority of the time the power is restored within a few hours; however there are times when a power outage can last for hours or days. Here are a few tips to [...]
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03
Do you know where your circuit breaker panel is located in your house? It always amazes me how many people don’t. My friends and family know that I’m pretty handy around the house, so I often get tasked with small repairs during visits and holidays. When needing to shut the [...]
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29
Living in a winter wonderland isn’t always wondrous. Snow and ice storms can knock out power for days or even weeks, making your vacation home seem more like Superman’s icy Fortress of Solitude. Without electricity you’re cut off from the rest of the world and you lack many of the [...]
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