Since the concept of solar energy was first introduced, it has captured public imagination. The problem has been the difficulty in making this most renewable energy source easily accessible as the large metal panels used in the harvesting of solar energy are expensive. In 2002 a team of scientists at the University of Arizona, Read the rest of this entry »

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Window Air Conditioners: – How To Reduce The Noise Level

Perhaps the most widely used air conditioners are the window air conditioners. They are quite popular for heating and cooling in both domestic and commercial premises. The basic advantage of a window air conditioner is that unlike the central air conditioners and Read the rest of this entry »

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Landlords Vs. Tenants: Who Pays When Bed Bugs Invade?

When bed bugs invade an apartment, who calls the exterminator and who pays? The conundrum in the emerging field of bed bug law is pitting landlords against tenants and filling court dockets.

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Geothermal heating and cooling has recently been thrust into the forefront of ecologically green and financially efficient methods of residential and commercial heating and cooling.  Originally developed for large scale energy production and then utilized by large utility corporations and petroleum companies, the cost was Read the rest of this entry »

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How To Make Energy Efficient Homes

Making substantial improvements in energy efficiency will save home owners money in the long run and help him make energy efficient homes. By improving the efficiency of homes we can significantly lower our carbon footprint. The following are a few examples of home improvements that will Read the rest of this entry »

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Lennox Air Conditioner Products

The Lennox Corporation is built on a legacy of firsts ranging from the first riveted-steel furnace in 1895 to some of the latest technologies that offer the most efficient air conditioners on the market today. Throughout the years, Lennox has been responsible for setting the standard in Read the rest of this entry »

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Cutting Heat Losses Using Energy Saving Curtains, Blinds, And Other Coverings

If your windows are worn out and aren’t doing a passable job of keeping the warm air inside your home in winter (or keeping it out in warm weather), it might be time to consider having new, energy efficient windows installed. But new windows, Read the rest of this entry »

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SUPERINTENDENT: On Thursday, April 12, the district board for Seattle Schools voted 6-0 to offer the position of Superintendent of Seattle Schools to Dr. Maria Goodloe-Johnson. “We are delighted to attract such a high-caliber superintendent to Seattle,” said Board President Cheryl Chow. School Board Director Michael DeBell, who Read the rest of this entry »

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In the market for a new home? Why not consider a log home? Here are a few reasons why a log home just might be right for you:

Beauty

Needless to say, the natural, rugged beauty of a log home is striking against a forested backdrop. A log home has a rustic, primitive beauty missing from traditional homes.

Uniqueness

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