photo by Frank McMains
One of the most common desires people have for a dream home is “lots of light.” They are usually thinking of plentiful and broad windows, but there is another dimension to a light-filled home. Night time.
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There are new models of household appliances coming out every year. Wonderful new features grab our attention and move us to buy a new and improved refrigerator or TV. At the same time, we can reduce our energy consumption, and our bills, by looking at the label.
photo by Johan J. Ingles-Le Nobel I read a lot about building new energy efficient homes. This can range from the current Energy Upgrade California rebate program to the passive house movement. But if you’re doing a small addition, or an interior remodel, energy efficiency efforts don’t really apply. Or do they?
photo by Nick Wheeler A “deep energy” retrofit can reduce your heating and cooling bills by over 50% in an older house, sometimes up to 90%. This approach. however, is not for the faint of heart.
photo by The Grothouse Lumber Company Once upon a time the latest thing in kitchen countertops was Formica. No more cracked wood, no more hard-to-clean tile grout. And heat-resistant. Well, nowadays you can choose from a host of newer countertop options–as well as some oldies but goodies. |
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