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R-Value What does it mean?
R-value is an important number when it comes to deciding on what type of insulation to install in your home. What Is Insulation R-Value? Insulation is rated in terms of thermal resistance, called R-value, which indicates the resistance to heat flow. The
07-13-2008 Tags alternative energy, heating and cooling, insulation, natural gas

Why this blog-Or boy do I hate to hear the furnace turn on
I have been a huge proponent of spending as little as possible for utilities in my house. Our last house which we just moved out of was extremely easy on the budget even during the coldest months and high natural gas prices. Our new house has a big app
01-02-2008 Tags alternative energy, home insulation, hvac, natural gas

Finished insulating the attic
Well after several weeks and was finally able to get a Saturday and finished putting in the insulation.  We now have I am estimating R-45 or 50 now in the attic.  Hopefully this will lower our bills even further in conjunction with the hybrid heat s
12-31-2007 Tags airconditioning, heating and cooling, hvac, natural gas, solar power

The Worldwide Search For Alternative Energy Resources is Gaining Speed
When the cost of energy goes up it usually takes the price of everything else along with it. Production costs rise, the price of goods goes up and for many people, their cost of living also increases. Pollution, global warming, high oil costs and the thre
12-30-2007 Tags natural gas