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Do it right the first time
I adored the WSJ article by Scott Adams that Mike pointed us to on Thursday and I was laughing out loud at a lot of what Scott had to say. Although the path he walked was flawed, and his end result is...
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WSJ: Misleading Claims on ‘Green’ Labeling
Last week’s Wall Street Journal included an article on “Misleading Claims on ‘Green’ Labeling” and stated “the problem is still widely prevalent as more manufacturers flood the market with items deemed...
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GreenHomes America on YouTube
As part of our new website approach (stay tuned, the new version should go live before Thanksgiving), we have begun populaing the GreenHomes America YouTube channel with some classics, some new videos,...
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Home Heating Options
It is usually around this time of year that people start to realize that they need to do something about their home heating system. You have probably already received your first major heating bill of...
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Unrest in Middle East causes concerns about oil. Homeowners would be advised...
First Tunisia. Now Egypt. Many are concerned about instability moving to other areas. Unrest in the Middle East is adding uncertainty in oil markets–and higher prices. Prices jumped a few percent...
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Keeping Cool
There’s been a Heat wave across parts of the country, wild fires blazing and the season has just begun! So I thought it would be good to build on the tips Mike mentioned last week. Here are a few...
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Climate Change, the Indoor Environment and Health: Pay attention, your life...
A recent study from the Institute of Medicine identifies how climate change affects the environment in our homes which has an impact on our nation’s health. It is Ironic that when the weather gets...
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Great Video of Home Performance in California
Here is a great video from the California Center for Energy Sustainablity describing the Home Performance Process featuring one of our GreenHomes America Partners: ASI Hastings. Great work! Enjoy!
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The Six P’s, and some more!
Some may have heard the expression before: “Proper Planning Prevents Pretty Poor Performance” or possibly a less pleasant version, but I will leave that to your imagination. Permutations previewed in...
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The Power of Infrared: In the Study of Reindeer Seeing is Believing!
Thanks to the hard work of a team of researchers in Norway (near the North Pole) and the Netherlands, Rudolph’s red nose has been explained. The recently published, observational study: Why...
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Building Science Principles: consider going PRO?
Some of you out there may know builders, home inspectors, Realtors, Bankers and Students, or may be one yourself. Well, we all have something in common, “homes!” We live in them, own them, rent them,...
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Home is where the Heart is: Helping a home, Helping a Family
I often make the parallel between the “health” of our homes, to the health of ourselves. A cooling or heating system can be like our hearts, and the ductwork like the arteries branching out. The...
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Do you drive with the windows down or blast the AC?
This summer you might be spending some time on the road. It’s a great time to vacation. Seeking fuel efficiency in your vehicle means going easy on the pedal, but how do we keep cool on the hot...
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Summer is here. Be safe!
Safety is a top priority for us in the work we do in your home. We stress it every day. In fact an energy audit is only partially about saving you money. It is also about keeping you and your family...
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Desperate for a Cool Down?
As summer continues to heat up, we all end up desperate for a cool down. Nothing is more frustrating than running the AC constantly and still having hotspots in our homes or hot rooms! I won’t even...
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Stop Heating your Home this Summer
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, out of the total household’s energy usage, 6% is devoted to air conditioning. Each homeowner is spending around $11 billion to power their air conditioner....
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Whatever you do, do it well
Screenshot from Mickey Mouse in Black and White Volume 1. (Timecode 00:00:04 of main feature). DVD issued by Walt Disney Home Entertainment, December 2003. DVD © Disney.Film copyright MCMXXIX (1929)...
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Take control of your Home’s Energy Usage during the Holidays
Wow, the holiday season is here. It seems to come quicker every year. This week as you celebrate Thanksgiving, don’t forget to save some energy. It turns out that the kitchen accounts for about 15%...
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