We all know that the economy is not close to what it used to be. Many families, including, yourself, maybe are living paycheck to paycheck, just hoping for some kind of break. In the economic environment we are in today, we all could use a little extra cash right? Well, I put together a short but important guide on how to save Read the rest of this entry »

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Underfloor heating with natural stone is not a particularly new idea, though some salesmen may want you to think so. The enterprising Romans are known to have devised a form of early underfloor heating for the natural stone and tiled flooring of their houses.

That was some 2,000 years ago. They built their homes with specially Read the rest of this entry »

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Back with more news for you today. It’s amazing how much good information there is on this stuff out there if you know where to look. Three in particular that I found really valuable were…

Rural Blacksmith: Heating and Cooling the Blacksmith Shop

Heating and Cooling the Blacksmith Shop. The Fields' Blacksmith Shop at The Farmers' Read the rest of this entry »

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What happens when you have moved into a home that possibly had an add-on that was not properly added to the central heating and cooling system of the house? You would probably first show aggravation but then figure out a way to fix the problem. You could go into the extra work of adding the ductwork that needs to be added along Read the rest of this entry »

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I hope you’ve been enjoying my posts lately. I thought I might do something different today and rustle up a few bits of info from around the WWW. These are some of the news items and blog posts that have been popular over the last few weeks. Leave me your thoughts.

Is heating and cooling the best place to start for efficiency … Read the rest of this entry »

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With Record-High Heating And Fuel Costs, Insulation Is A Simple Way For Americans To Conserve Energy And Save Money
 by: Robin Bectel

This winter, Americans are opening their home heating bills to find up to 35% increases in their energy costs over last year according to the Energy Information Administration. Fortunately, Read the rest of this entry »

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Fuel costs has become an increasingly concerning fact of the weekly costs of running a modern place. So when times are hard like they are now, cutting down on fuel and therefore saving on fuel costs, is not a bad idea at all.

There isn’t only 1 “quick fix” technique that may present the answer to all your energy problems but Read the rest of this entry »

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5 Hot Projects With Colored Glass Block Windows, Walls & Showers

“What do you have that can add some interest, some pop, some style to this glass block project?” a customer recently asked. With the introduction of colored glass your windows, showers, or wall projects can really stand out without sacrificing the Read the rest of this entry »

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With the rising interest in environmental protection and conservation, it’s time to look at alternative sources for home energy, specifically electricity. And that’s where a wind generator can come in.

Wind generator’s can provide you and your family with the electrical power your home needs (and more) with little impact on Read the rest of this entry »

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