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78Energy 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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79A Homeowner’s Guide To Wood Pellet Stoves
When it comes to wood pellet stoves, this is what every homeowner needs to know. A pellet stove offers a reliable source of secondary heat and an inexpensive alternative to expensive and unreliable...
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96Understand Window Energy Ratings: U-Value, Lo-E, & SHGC
Learning how to understand the energy rating given your windows can truly make you a well informed "green" consumer. Learn what the numbers mean and save energy and money.
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82Green 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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94Electric 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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90Costs and Benefits of Low Solar Gain Windows
The shading capacity of low solar gain windows makes them useful in southern climates that have long cooling seasons. While solar gain is just one of many factors that determine a window’s energy performance, understanding the principles, costs and proper applications of low solar gain windows can help you save energy and money...read more
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85Cob 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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85Alternatives to Double Pane Windows
Windows have become a central focus in energy efficient building strategies. Newer technologies including double and triple glazing have helped boost window performance but these upgrades can be expensive and, depending on where you live, not necessarily the most cost-effective. Before you make a significant investment in double pane replacement windows, consider some alternatives.
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81Straw 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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55Greening Your Electric Bill
Are you looking to reduce your carbon footprint and save some bucks on your electric bill? Your alternatives are to reduce your energy consumption, or install solar panels or wind turbines to produce low...
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