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88Electric Heaters – The Differences Between Convection Heaters And Conduction Heaters
Finding the best electric heater can be a daunting task, considering the array of options. With this useful guide, find the best electric heater for your needs, balancing economy with budget. Convection heaters are perfect for providing gentle indirect heat, whereas conduction heaters are the best option for providing instant heat.
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84Global Warming - is it a proven fact?
If you watch TV you're probably very worried about the prospect of Global Warming - every day a different study confirms that the world is heading towards global disaster, and man is the main factor in...
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93Straw Bale Homes - An Earth Friendly Choice
Nearly half of the houses on our planet are made from stone, mud and straw. In the industrialized areas of the world it is common practise to use plastics, foams and OSB. These materials can be bad for your...
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77Energy Tax Credits - Energy Efficiency
This seems to be the Government's Best Kept Secret these days. "The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009". The energy tax credit that the government is issuing for home owners who purchase windows...
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84Green Guide to Chopping, Hewing and Racing Axes
In this article, learn how to use an axe efficiently without chopping off your foot--and: Modern uses of the ancient axe Kinds of axes still available Fundamentals of hewing and chopping Sharpening ...
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90How to Lease Solar Panels
When you lease solar panels, the upfront cost is reduced (image from Wayne National Forest on Flickr) Purchasing a solar panel system upfront is often the thing that stops many people from converting to...
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88Quick & Cheap Ways to Make Windows Energy Efficient
If you want to boost your home’s energy efficiency the windows are the best place to start. It’s not necessary to invest in replacement windows to boost performance. With some inexpensive materials and a day or two of work you can significantly cut your heating and cooling costs. Here's how...
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83Cob Building
Although many Egyptian Pyramids are formed of stone as pictured, some were made of sun-hardened adobe-like bricks. (public domain) After reading for years about Native American and Mexican adobe houses and...
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85Green Roofs: Energy Savings and Much More
Most green roofs in the United States are on large-scale commercial or public buildings but the residential market is catching up. Green roofs can be installed on traditional residences providing homeowners with a beautiful way to cut down their heating and cooling costs.
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80Why Install A Steel Paneled Residential Roof?
The need to replace your residential roof can mean spending a good sum of money to get the project completed. It is a costly concern from many standpoints. The existing roof might be good for another year or...
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