Energy
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Concrete tank for solar water preheating?
DIY Forum &bull 4 Hours Ago
I am looking at various panels for solar water heating and have decided on a closed loop pre-heating system for use in the home that we plan to build eventually. The principal is very simple. The panels collect heat energy… Full Story »
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Replacement roofing qualifying for tax credit
DIY Forum &bull Today
I am looking for someone in the Charleston SC area to replace my existing roof using the new energy efficient shingles and possible radiant Barrier sheathing. Most contractors do not quote using these products. Does anyone have any experience using… Full Story »
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Replacement Windows in Ct.
Home Improvement Blog.net &bull TodayHas anyone taken advantage of the federal tax credit for energy saving windows? We had our's done buy the guy's at A1 remodeling in Harwinton, Ct. They provided us with a beautiful window at a great price and we are… Full Story »
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Green Remodeling
Home Improvement Blog.net &bull Mar 7, 2010Home improvement trends have changed over the year's, but none so drastically as the green remodeling movement. Nowadays, energy efficiency is more important than ever. With the rising costs of utilities, green remodeling has created a major part of the… Full Story »
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WindTronics Wind Turbine for Your Home
Danny Lipford &bull Mar 6, 2010
Thanks to the Honeywell wind turbine from WindTronics, you can harness the power of the wind to produce electricity for your home at wind speeds as low as 2 mph. Instead of harvesting wind at the center of the device,… Full Story »
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Lutron Maestro Dimmer with Occupancy Sensor
Danny Lipford &bull Mar 5, 2010
Dimmers are a great way to add ambiance to a room, but now they can do even more. The Lutron Maestro Dimmer with Occupancy Sensor turns the lights on automatically when you walk into the room, then turns them off… Full Story »
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(714) Something for Almost Nothing
Danny Lipford &bull Mar 5, 2010
Updating and improving the look of your home doesn't have to put a strain on your budget. By using recycled or reused materials, along with a little imagination and creativity, you can make a big difference in your home for… Full Story »
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Natural and Energy Efficient House Design on Bainbridge Island
DigsDigs &bull Mar 5, 2010
This house on Bainbridge Island is an unique work is designed by home owner who's an educator by profession. Its site is private, wooded area that is perfect for those who want to live peacefully and quietly. The main concept… Full Story »
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How-To: Conduct Your Own Energy Audit
CasaSugar &bull Mar 4, 2010
Energy bills rise as soon as temperatures drop, but your home's heat may not be the only thing cranking up your bill each month. Before blaming the power company or accepting the astronomical bills, investigate the problem by conducting your… Full Story »
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50% of Homeowners Wouldn't Recommend their Home Improvement Contractor
Improve Your Home and Garden &bull Mar 2, 2010Articles and tips from home improvement contractors to improve your home and garden to help you fix up, decorate, remodel, or be more eco-friendly with green building products. Installing energy saving replacement windows and doors are examples of potentially risky… Full Story »
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Cold rooms
DIY Forum &bull Feb 25, 2010
I have two rooms that are cold... The one room is on the west side of the house and the last room, and two sides are exterior walls... DIYChatroom.com - Are you about to start a new home improvement task… Full Story »
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We Like It Wild: Daffodil Hill
Design Sponge &bull Feb 25, 2010On a rainy Sunday at the farmers market this week we werent expecting to find anything too exciting. With the weather as it was, we werent sure if wed find anything at all. To our surprise we found buckets of sunshine under a soggy tent belonging to Bill, the self-proclaimed Bulb Baron of the Central Coast. Bill has a passion for the narcissus genus and sells… Full Story »
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Top 10 Air Purifying House Plants
CasaSugar &bull Feb 25, 2010
A 1989 study by NASA, Indoor Landscape Plants For Indoor Air Pollution Abatement (PDF), concluded that certain "low-light-requiring houseplants, along with activated carbon plant filters, have demonstrated the potential for improving indoor air quality by removing trace organic pollutants from… Full Story »
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Google PowerMeter: Saves You Money
www.associatedcontent.com via @AC_Home_Improve &bull Feb 25, 2010Type in your e-mail address below to receive an automated reminder to come back and read this piece of content. Your e-mail address will not be used for anything other than the automated reminder. Full Story »
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USGBC Release "Top 10 Green Building Bills"
On the Level Blog on Bob Vila.com &bull Feb 25, 2010
You may not be the political type, but anyone who appreciates our country's move in a greener direction will find the U.S. Green Building Council's (USGBC) "Top 10 Green Building Bills" an interesting read. The Council has compiled a Top… Full Story »
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Four Handy Home Improvement Tips
articleart.com via @cho3657 &bull Feb 25, 2010Are you thinking about redecorating your home, then this short article gives you various great and cost-effective suggestions to increase your home dcor. Big redecoration may require enormous funds and time. Actually, it is possible to start with a small… Full Story »
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Home remodel honors environmental intentions of original owners
www.dailycamera.com via @winecreator &bull Feb 25, 2010Scott Porter points out the solar energy systems he has at their home. The remodeled home of Margaret Rogers and Scott Porter has several renewable energy systems. It follows the intent of the original owners, who installed several eco-friendly features… Full Story »
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Take a look at Solar lights
ledlights.lescapricesdesblogs.com via @RyanSteam &bull Feb 25, 2010If you take a look at this type of light you will notice that it does not contain a bulb like you’d use on a lamp but instead has an LED type of bulb. As you will see there are… Full Story »
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Kerosene Diesel Usage Portable Heater
DIY Forum &bull Feb 24, 2010
Can I use diesel or fuel oil in my kerosene space heater? Its a sealed non-pressurized system, however the exhaust is not vented to outside. DIYChatroom.com - Are you about to start a new home improvement task and need some help? Do… Full Story »
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Best Decision
Home Improvement Blog &bull Feb 24, 2010I had been dead set on purchasing my own windows from Home Depot and installing them myself, until my wife talked me into getting an estimate from 1-800-HANSONS. To be honest, I thought it was a waste of time until… Full Story »
