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Energy Efficient Upgrades to Existing Homes Guest post by Tracy Burleson, director of residential programs at the Propane Education & Research Council As more homeowners seek solutions to improve the energy efficiency of their home, it is becoming increasingly important for construction professionals to gain knowledge about what upgrades provide the best payback and energy…
THE TRADITIONAL TRESA® FROM BRIZO® OFFERS “GREEN” OPTIONS Bath Collection Combines Best of Both Worlds Brizo®, the fashion faucet brand, recently unveiled a classic from the past featuring up-to-date “green” technology. The Tresa® Bath Collection features traditional classic design inspired by the earliest of European fountains with water conservation benefits that meet today’s consumers’ needs.…
Updated Remediation Protocol for Homes with Problem Drywall In a study (pdf) conducted on behalf of CPSC by Sandia National Laboratories in New Mexico, finds no evidence of a safety hazard to home electrical systems. Sandia simulated long-term exposure of wiring and other electrical components to hydrogen sulfide gas, which is associated with problem drywall.…
Leviton Hands-Free, Energy Efficient Fluorescent Ceiling Lampholder I love new, cool innovations. While at the International Builders Show this year in Orlando I visited the Leviton booth and was amazed at all of the new, cost / energy saving devices they now have. Here was one of my favorites: Leviton Manufacturing, a leading global manufacturer of electrical…
Get The Most Riding Lawn Mower For Your Money: With the snow almost gone it’s time to start thinking about the outdoors, more specifically my landscape and lawn. For the past 10 years I’ve been limping by with my rusty old, jerry rigged lawnmower that barely starts and consistently stalls when I hit high grass.…
Milescraft Drive 90 — Right Angle Drill Attanchment: Each week one lucky person will win a tool or accessory from one of the tool companies featured on my giveaway tab. Please take a moment to visit their site and make some recommendations for tool giveaways. This week’s winner of my weekly tool and accessory giveaway…
Reduce Your Utility Bills – A DIY Approach Many air leaks and drafts are easy to find because you can see daylight coming through them or actually fee the draft. Others are not. Holes in insulation, attic floors, basements, and crawlspaces all contribute to huge energy loss. Here is my top 10 Do-It-Yourself list for…
Carpenter Pants made by Arborists – Arbenter Pants! The folks at Arborwear recently send me a pair of their Arbenter Pants, style # Style # 102611 to evaluate. I recently tested Arborwears rugged sweatshirt and can still be seen around town wearing it. Arborwear makes rugged but comfortable outdoor clothing. See my Rugged Outdoor Clothing…
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