Archive for the ‘Energy Conservation’ Category

Energy Saving Decorating Tip.

This is just a reminder that when it comes to decorating for Christmas if you follow Ludwig Mies van der Rohe’s motto “Less is More” it’s hard to go wrong.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Merry Christmas!
Dan Bossenbroek

December 21, 2009   Posted in: Energy Conservation  No Comments

Radiant Barriers: A Quick Update

I ventured up to my attic the other day to seal up all of the holes in the ceiling below.
When I went up into the attic I brought a thermometer.  I thought that it would be a good opportunity to check the effectiveness of the radiant barrier insulation since is was about 35° and [...]

December 9, 2009  Tags: ,   Posted in: Energy Conservation  One Comment

How to Go Green Like a Wizard: Ten Lessons That We Can Learn From Hogwarts

If you have ever read or watched the Harry Potter series you may think that it is all about the forces of good battling the forces of evil.  Or you might think it’s just the entertaining chronicles of three young kids growing up in the magical world created by the brilliant mind of J. [...]

December 6, 2009  Tags: , ,   Posted in: Energy Conservation, Lawn and Garden, Lighting, Water Conservation  3 Comments

December Update – Our Net 50 Energy Challenge

Our latest investments were:
Weatherize windows – clear plastic window insulating film: $22
Weatherize windows – glazing putty: $15
Installed a clothes dryer heat saver: $11
Outlet and switch seals: $2
Weatherize windows – v shape weatherstripping: $24
Weatherize windows – removable sealant for some storm windows: $5
Use LED night lights: $17
Built a solar air heater for the kitchen: $70
This results in a [...]

December 2, 2009  Tags: ,   Posted in: Alternative Energy, Energy Conservation, Net 50 Energy Challenge, Water Conservation, Weatherize  2 Comments

Eco-Gifts

Here are a few earth friendly gifts for the holidays to help you and your loved ones save electricity and tread a little more lightly on the earth.

December 1, 2009  Tags: ,   Posted in: Alternative Energy, Energy Conservation, Lawn and Garden, Strategy/Product of the Week  One Comment

Do-It-Yourself Solar Air Heater.

The sun shines on everyone all over the world.  Plants and animals take advantage of this endless source of energy.  Yet our houses tend to ignore it.  Harness some of this free energy with your own solar air heater.  For a modest investment and a few hours of effort you too can enter the world [...]

November 25, 2009  Tags: , ,   Posted in: Alternative Energy, Energy Conservation  One Comment

Go Solar, Without Having to Advertise It.

So, you have weatherized and insulated your house.  You have switched all of, OK most of your light bulbs to CFL’s and installed a low flow showerhead.  Your programmable thermostat is set for 66° at night and you use a whole house fan to cool your house in the summer.
Now you are considering entering the [...]

November 24, 2009  Tags: ,   Posted in: Alternative Energy, Energy Conservation  2 Comments

Attic Insulation – How to Evaluate the Types and Amount You Should Add

Adding insulation to your attic is a great way to save energy, but there are a number of choices that you need to sort through.  What is the best type for your situation?  What is the best location for this added insulation?  How much should you add?
The first thing that you need to determine [...]

November 15, 2009  Tags: , ,   Posted in: Energy Conservation  2 Comments

Programmable Timer

Taking control of your phantom loads: cable routers, TV’s, stereo systems, wireless hubs, computer printers, computer speakers and phone chargers can be a hastle.  If you have to run around the house every day plugging things in, or turniing on power strips in the morning and then unplugging them or turning them off at [...]

November 10, 2009  Tags:   Posted in: Energy Conservation, Strategy/Product of the Week  No Comments

Help Heat and Humidify Your House for Free with a Clothes Dryer Heat Saver

Today I installed a Clothes Dryer Heat Saver in our dryer vent.  This little gadget will divert the moist hot air from your clothes dryer back into your house during the heating season.  The air in your house is dryer in the winter and this added humidity will be very beneficial.  In the spring time, [...]

November 8, 2009  Tags: ,   Posted in: Energy Conservation, Indoor Air Quality, Product Review  2 Comments


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