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Exposed Ducting and Energy Savings

21 October, 2009 (06:41) | Market Trends | By: Avatar

There is a new trend where duct-work that used to be hidden away in the crawlspace in between the roof and the ceiling is exposed to save on energy. What ever the hell gave us that idea? Well, as it turns out, these duct-work that carries heated/cooled air through he house is one source of [...]

DIY – Know The Trade

15 December, 2008 (10:05) | Basics, Do-It-Yourself, Information | By: editor

DIY is such and enjoyable past time that many people are turning to it to get their home repairs done. Cash strapped homeowners have no choice for though they haven’t got enough cash for a contractor, they still need to repair their home for safety and practical reasons.
DIY is simple if you take it to [...]

Insulation = Energy Savings (Part 2)

29 April, 2008 (06:47) | Information | By: Avatar

The doors and jamb may not be able to hold the weight of a two paned door or window so other solutions must be found. Draperies and curtains that have some insulating ability like those made of thick materials such as wool or similar materials can add insulation keeping cold air in and the warm [...]

Insulation = Energy Savings (Part 1)

25 April, 2008 (06:43) | Basics, Do-It-Yourself | By: Avatar

A well insulated house has high energy efficiency for all the energy used in heating and cooling is maintained indoors where it should be and not out into the environment. Sadly no home is perfectly insulated and even the most high tech homes have some inefficiency in terms of insulation. The work that is needed [...]