Thermostat Setting For Winter Nights

Read More About: Energy Savings | View Comments(50) A couple days ago I performed a highly unscientific poll on the subject of thermostat ... Off.” However, at night we have it programmed to warm the house to 72 degrees while we go through ... !Tips For Staying WarmProperly insulate your home. Besides having proper insulation installed [more...]

Date: 2009-01-25 11:00:13

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Useful Guide For Choosing The Best Insulation

You can lower your monthly power bill and increase your home’s comfort when the correct house insulation is installed ... of insulation you will most often see are cellulose, rigid foam, and fiberglass roll insulation . Each ... in cellulose insulation. It is a green product that is readily available. You do not have the health [more...]

Date: 2009-03-25 16:06:48

New Survey: Consumers Want to Save Money Not the Planet

The Shelton Group just published results of a January 2009 telephone survey of 500 people, and the basic idea is this: ... install insulation in their homes; and 42% would install a high-efficiency water heater.  With regard to green actions or behaviors, consumers are doing some of the following: 73% turn off [more...]

Date: 2009-03-25 05:04:20

My How Insulation Has Changed!

Before I got into the home inspection business, home insulation was something that was just a part of a house ... .  On a couple of rare occasions I’ve even seen an insulation know as Vermiculite.  Vermiculite ... of insulation common issues with it.  Uneven installation, inadequate depth, displacement by workers [more...]

Date: 2008-10-30 15:41:13

Greening My World

There is a school of thought that says working on your own home with your own hands is a source of deep satisfaction and manliness ... to install some insulation underneath our home, and this was a very good idea. It probably would ... out one's arms. Eight hours of this crap yesterday with bits of prickly insulation spilling all over oneself [more...]

Date: 2009-02-16 05:01:00

energy check list

There are a couple of cool energy check lists to look at: Energy Information - Energy Saving Tips (from Google) ... to do: Insulate attic and install attic fan Research insulation for exterior walls home energy audit Continue evaluating use of solar panels and tankless water heating [more...]

Date: 2009-02-12 15:00:50

Recession Triggers Interest in Efficiency

It's official, the recession has triggered interest in the kind of environmental innovation that makes a difference today, ... or solar panels that will likely never pay for themselves, consumers are thinking of low-tech, quick ... have. 43 percent responded they are likely to install insulation in their homes; 26 percent [more...]

Date: 2009-03-23 17:22:06

Energy Circle: How To Make Your Home More Energy Efficient (And Save Money Too)

A new energy revolution is right around the corner - at least that’s what we keep hearing ... at all - better insulation, sealing some windows - and sometimes it can be a much harder task - installing ... in insulation , home energy audits , or sealing your windows, doors, or any cracks that air [more...]

Date: 2009-03-24 15:37:39

W.R. Grace & Co. to Pay Up to $140 Million

W.R. Grace & Co. has agreed to pay up to $140 million to settle a class action lawsuit stemming from the company's sale of Zonolite attic insulation, a vermiculite product that can contain naturally occurring asbestos. This Zonolite insulation was installed in millions of homes throughout the U.S. and Canada and, as a result, hundreds [more...]

Date: 2008-12-03 20:04:35

Sierra Club Launches New For Profit Green Home Website

While some green websites might be shutting down or restructuring amidst the economic downturn, ... of the site aims to put “consumers in touch with vendors of “green” services — from insulators to solar panel installers.” It compares Green Home to a kind of Angie’s List , where people can review [more...]

Date: 2009-03-30 20:32:32

See the many advantages of buying insulating paint

Adding insulation to an existing home can be difficult ... s exterior to blow the insulation into place. The problem with this is that you can never get 100 ... or drywall. Insulation would be easy to install if you had all your walls open. One option may be blown [more...]

Date: 2009-04-06 00:38:16

All London homes to be offered free insulation and energy advice

Consistent campaigning for energy efficiency has at last been followed by action in the nation's capital ... .* Installation of more major measures in 800,000 homes (including loft and cavity wall insulation, heating ... flagged up the success of a free insulation scheme in Huddersfield which is already delivering lower [more...]

Date: 2009-03-19 19:00:00

Our only limit is our imagination

February 2, 2009 – 2:59 pm From Nathan Jordan. I AM writing with reference to your Focus on Tidal Power (JEP, 26 January) ... at a cost of billions to householders at home and abroad.Any independent nuclear scheme of Jersey’s would ... interest-free loans to home-owners who wished to install solar roof tiles and insulation?Every month [more...]

Date: 2009-02-02 14:59:18

9 Cheap and Easy Ways To Prepare Your Home For Winter

Now that Autumn has arrived, it’s time to start preparing your home for winter ... - more insulation never hurts. 2. Install Electric Outlet Sealers Last winter as I walked around the house ... , you can seal the interior leaks that are costing you dearly. 4. Fill Cracks and Holes With Spray Foam [more...]

Date: 2008-10-02 12:30:15

Guidelines For Buying Long Lasting Insulated Drapes and Curtains

Installing insulated curtains is one of the easiest and most cost effective ways to make your home more energy efficient ... are constructed using polyester or cotton and are easily washed in your washing machine ... . Other good options include shutters, shades, and blinds which all offer some level of insulation [more...]

Date: 2009-03-22 02:47:12

Clicklist: Water and money

>> What’s in bottled water? “Disinfection byproducts, fertilizer residue, and pain medication,” according to Environmental Working Group’s report, ... gift card and up to $2,000 for installed insulation or radiant barrier products from The Home Depot [more...]

Date: 2008-10-16 18:07:01

Lrg Clothing

Turn Your Log Home House Plans Into a Hunting Cabin in the Woods Today’s hunter is a man who likes to do things himself ... and sunshine. The typical install of blown attic insulation begins with an installer beginning ... on a truck. The Basics of Blown Attic Insulation [more...]

Date: 2009-04-07 05:18:24

Two Video Contests!

I just want to let all of you know about two video contests that would be perfect for you, my frugal readers, to enter ... . The prize? A $5000 Home Depot gift card and $2000 of installed insulation or radiant barrier products [more...]

Date: 2008-10-22 18:38:28

Heating Oil Prices

March 24, 2009 Jeff Meier Family and Home Life, Home Decor and Beauty, Home and Household, Medical and Doctors, Nature and Global Issues, ... glazed windows. These windows are designed to retain the heat in a house during the cold months. Next you can see about installing a thicker insulation level.The insulation will help in trapping [more...]

Date: 2009-03-24 21:47:48

Green Acres: Home Energy-Efficiency Improvements Need Patience

Ana Campoy reports: The Obama administration is hoping the stimulus money will spawn a wave of green building and home weatherizing ... insulation foam (which offers about the highest grade, or r-value , per inch). We wanted the extra ... sizeable tax credits for installing energy-efficient windows or bulking up their insulation [more...]

Date: 2009-03-24 18:15:16

Contest: $5000 For Winning Green Home Improvement Video

... -saving products at Home Depot and up to $2000 for installed insulation or radiant barrier products. You’ [more...]

Date: 2008-10-27 12:00:06

Investigation: The oil money behind the anti-stimulus fight

The compromise version of the $787 billion economic stimulus plan passed the House and Senate Friday and is expected to be signed by President Obama ... modest-income homes and another $6.3 billion to install energy-saving insulation, windows [more...]

Date: 2009-02-16 17:15:18

Garden offices geared for telecommuting

Back in 2006 we wrote about iscape , a British company that manufactured stand-alone offices for installation in the user's home garden ... benchmarks with its low energy consumption, high levels of insulation and innovative cooling system. Also ... to workers' quality of life. For employers, the OfficePOD can even create demonstrable property cost [more...]

Date: 2009-03-23 14:13:35

Home Improvement Tips

Home improvement work includes alteration, remodeling, repair or replacement of a building or part of a building used as a residence ... in energy bills. Whether or not you install the insulation yourself depends on the structural design ... An Exterior Door? Exterior doors for your home come in a variety of materials, colors, and designs. New [more...]

Date: 2009-03-21 13:12:11

How to Winterize Your Home - Quick Tips

The winter season is just around the corner and if you haven't already done so now is the time to start preparing your home for the ... to your local home center and pick up some Batt-type insulation which comes in large roles and is installed ... where heat may escape to the outside environment. Here's a quick list of things to do: Insul [more...]

Date: 2008-10-28 13:09:54

How to Repair Your Fascia

The board along your roof line is called the fascia, and I find moisture damage in many when performing my home inspections. I have been taking on several different home maintenance projects this week. My son and I crawled through the attic to install more insulation and a radiant barrier. I am prepping [more...]

Date: 2009-03-20 22:08:36

Home Improvement Tips

Home improvement work includes alteration, remodeling, repair or replacement of a building or part of a building used as a residence ... thousands in energy bills. Whether or not you install the insulation yourself depends on the structural ... To Know When Choosing An Exterior Door? Exterior doors for your home come in a variety of materials, colors [more...]

Date: 2009-03-25 15:09:29

Preserving Architectural History in Chicago

Many classic bungalow homes are typical in the Chicago area, but of course since these homes were built decades ago, many are in need of renovation ... input include: Add insulation and vapor barriers in the attic and add vents to prevent moisture build-up. I would suggest recycled cellulose or bio-based spray foam insulation. Install an energy [more...]

Date: 2008-11-06 20:55:41

DAMNED TOUGH DAMS TO FIX.

Jay Romano wrote a great column in his New York Times home improvement series, “ The Fix ” last week addressing ice dam solutions ... (or, yikes, all summer long!), for example – causing even higher bills. The rigid foam method Tom Silv ... could have closed cell polyurethane insulation installed (that is, with all labor included [more...]

Date: 2009-02-24 20:05:57

Designs on Home Energy Efficiency

Making your home more energy efficient will not only save you hundreds of pounds over the long run, ... create sufficient insulation by laying mineral wool padding underneath. Doubling up on your windows ... the emissions that lead to global warming. Installing cavity insulation, double glazing and a new ultra [more...]

Date: 2008-12-09 18:06:39

Air Sealing: The Big Culprits–Beyond the Caulking Gun

Knowing that air leaks in your home can waste up to 30% of your yearly energy bill may be enough incentive to make you want to arm yourself with ... and unheated space. This includes installing rigid foam insulation blocks between the joists and sealing them in with spray foam or caulk. Attic Access If you have an attic door, attach fire-coded rigid [more...]

Date: 2009-01-30 20:49:06

My Pretend Sponsor is Giving Away $5000

I love Home Depot. I shop there. I write about it. I link to them ... will receive a $5,000 Home Depot gift card and up to $2,000 for installed insulation or radiant barrier [more...]

Date: 2008-10-25 16:35:00

New windows are attractive and energy efficient

Installing replacement windows increases the value, complements the exterior, and adds to the curb appeal of a home ... , and fiberglass promote better insulation in both summer and winter months. In addition, many replacement ... , to secure the approval of the BCA Architectural Review Board before purchasing replacement windows [more...]

Date: 2009-03-09 14:14:22

Enjoy a Portable Sauna for Less

by Greg HolmesLots of people enjoy the health benefits and stress relief that come from relaxing in a sauna ... . Therefore, more and more people are choosing to install a portable sauna in their home ... . The walls are made from a flexible material that’s similar to a tent with insulation. There’s no need [more...]

Date: 2009-03-22 04:55:37

You May Qualify For A Tax Credit If You Have Installed Energy Efficient Upgrades In Your Home

On February 17th, 2009 President Barack Obama signed into law the American Recovery and Reinvestment Tax Act of 2009 ... Insulation Roofs (either metal or asphalt) HVAC Water Heaters Biomass Stoves ... , tax credits are available at 30% of the cost with no limit : Geothermal Heat Pumps [more...]

Date: 2009-03-27 06:07:06

Free Stuff and Giveaways 10/17/08

Today our Free Stuff contains not only great freebies and samples, ... a $5,000 Home Depot gift card and up to $2,000 for installed insulation or radiant barrier products [more...]

Date: 2008-10-17 10:07:14

Questions You should Ask when Buying a New Home

by Amy Nutt Buying a new home can be a very exciting time in a persons life ... ? Do the trim or sidewalls require painting? Is weather-stripping installed? Do windows and doors have insulated glass or storm windows? What is the condition of the gutters? Is the foundation in good [more...]

Date: 2009-04-07 14:55:52

TEP Provides Solar Power, Energy Efficiency to “Extreme Makeover” Home

TUCSON, Ariz. - Tucson Electric Power (TEP) is donating photovoltaic panels and a solar water heating system to a house being built in Tucson by ... Guarantee Home that features a custom airflow design, tight insulation and other features that promote ... rebates of up to $3,000 per kW of installed DC-rated capacity to help reduce the up-front cost [more...]

Date: 2009-01-28 01:32:41

Gerry Shaw’s Epu

Well, I’m finally getting this post up. I’ve wanted to for quite a while and somehow it got put aside ... in leftover home wrap and padded the front and pack with insulation panels to prevent any windows ... of the cost.  I still need to install the bathroom and hot water system. Here are three galleries [more...]

Date: 2009-02-27 19:17:59

Questions You should Ask when Buying a New Home

by Amy NuttBuying a new home can be a very exciting time in a persons life ... require painting? Is weather-stripping installed? Do windows and doors have insulated glass or storm [more...]

Date: 2009-04-07 14:32:53

April MetHome Features Dallas Eco-House

When a fire destroyed a portion of their home, Julie Cohn and David Rolston decided to re-build green. Here’s  how they did it ... : “If done properly, the grass and soil create a layer of insulation that both moderates ... essential for preventing leaks. He had a roofing company install a waterproof continuous membrane [more...]

Date: 2009-03-18 14:31:50

Quarter of UK homes to be offered a green makeover

More than one in four homes in the UK will be offered a complete eco-makeover under ambitious plans expected to be announced this week to slash fuel ... and flats a complete refit to improve insulation, and will be compared to the 10-year programme ... be encouraged to install small-scale renewable and low-carbon heating systems such as solar panels and [more...]

Date: 2009-02-09 00:01:00

Cutting Heating/Energy Expenses Around the House

Since we moved into our new home I have spent a bit of time focusing on reducing the heating/energy consumption of the house ... a roll of insulation with the intention of insulating the attic foam box I plan on buying a second ... as we could tolerate. I installed outlet foam sealers and outlet caps to seal outlets from cold air [more...]

Date: 2009-01-23 13:35:03

Reducing Heat Loss and Gain in Your Home

Up to 40% of the heat loss or gain in a home is due to leaks in the thermal envelope surrounding the living space. To save energy, make sure the attic has plenty of insulation, and fill any cracks or gaps around windows, doors, plumbing pipes, and HVAC lines. Installing foam gaskets behind switch and outlet [more...]

Date: 2008-11-19 15:41:08

Garden Home Office - Work From Home In Comfort!

By Finola Grey Making a choice as to which type of garden office to have installed in your garden can be a difficult one, ... of soundproofing to minimise disturbances from outside the office and sufficient levels of insulation [more...]

Date: 2009-04-04 13:46:00

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