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Is Covering Walls with Windows a Great Idea?
Many would think that the cost of having windows installed across house walls would be the intimidating factor during house renovation or construction. This is not the case for many in California. Safety concerns are the major challenge that homeowners attempt to address when they initially consider having all their interior or exterior walls covered completely with windows....…
ContinueAdded by Joe Romero on April 17, 2013 at 2:59am — No Comments
The New Granite is...Siding! Really?
My friends in energy efficiency have been patiently waiting for granite to fall out of favor as the sexiest way to improve your home, and add value when you…
ContinueAdded by Laura Reedy Stukel on February 19, 2013 at 8:59pm — 1 Comment
The five disadvantages of solar power
It's intermittent. Solar energy is only available when the sun is shining.
It's low efficiency. It requires large areas of land.
It's not completely free of environmental impact. Ultrapure polysilicon is now scarce.
It's high cost.
You must climb your roof to wash it off. Just ask Ed Begley, Jr.!
Added by Tom Delconte on March 13, 2012 at 8:30am — 3 Comments
How Does Your Dishwasher Measure Up?
How to Shop for a New Dishwasher
Don Ames , March 20, 2011
The dishwasher is one of the major appliances in a home. When a new dishwasher is needed it pays to know how to shop for a new one. There is a little more to it now that the Energy Star efficient program got involved. Things like…
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