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Store Summer Heat For Winter

Most of us experience warm summers and cold winters and we are aware of the enormous amounts of energy available from the sun during the summer. If we could store some of that energy it could help us heat our...

2 comments    energy homes solar
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Radiant Heated Flooring

Those of us who wake early for a long day at work know the experience of heading to the bathroom, eyes half closed, ready for a morning shower to wake us up and start the day off on the right foot. Sadly, we...

4 comments    home energy design
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Is a Gas Space Heater or Electric Space Heater More Efficient for a Work Space?

This is actually will surprise most people. Gas heat is much more efficient that electric heat for small or large work spaces alike. Electricity costs roughly $.11 per kWhr and natural gas costs roughly $.13...

0 comments    advice home heat
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Radiant Underfloor Heating

I’ve been living with radiant underfloor heating for over a year and I absolutely love it. It’s extremely comfortable, quiet and energy-efficient. Also called hydronic radiant floor heating, these systems are well worth your consideration.

0 comments    home energy house
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Insulate Your Folding Attic Stairs to Save on Utility Bills and Help The Environment!

Install an Attic stair cover and save on utility bills!

0 comments    green heating air conditioning
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What is Vapor Absorption System

The vapor absorption system differs from the compression system in a way that it uses heat energy instead of mechanical energy to make a change in the conditions necessary to complete the refrigeration cycle....

0 comments    education water energy
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Saving money using common sense: the home

Running your home in a cost efficient manner can make you huge savings each year. With talk of energy costs on the increase, the first thing you should do is cut your bills. There is no use simply thinking...

0 comments    finance money energy
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"Laser Hair Removal and Techniques"

  Laser hair removal is a procedure by which hair is removed from the body by utilizing a long pulse laser.  Its technology has become progressively more popular in the medical field.  Developments in...

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Geothermal underfloor heating utilizes the earth's inherent heat to keep your home's temperature consistent67

What is Geothermal Underfloor Heating?

Geothermal underfloor heating is a type of underfloor heating system that utilizes geothermal energy. An underfloor heating system is one that places the heat source under the floor of the house. Having a...

0 comments    heat energy underfloor heating
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Save Money & Energy with Whole-House Efficiency

According to the United States Department of Energy, the typical American family spends about $1,900 a year on home utility bills. Unfortunately, a huge portion of that valuable energy is wasted. It is...

3 comments    finance home money
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