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10-18-13, 02:52 PM
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How to heat a passive solar house? Besides the sun! Lol
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TimJFowler
^^^This!^^^ Passive solar design requires...
^^^This!^^^
Passive solar design requires solar gain in the winter and shading in the summer. I did a quick search for "calculate roof overhang passive solar" and here is a link that looks...
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Appliances & Gadgets
04-08-13, 02:09 PM
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NestPAD - New Thermostat from IPOD creator
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TimJFowler
I want to provide some clarification on my...
I want to provide some clarification on my measured 5% decrease in Natural Gas usage.
I compared natural gas use for the same billing period (Jan / Feb.) bill for the year before and after I...
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Conservation
11-12-12, 02:10 PM
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Flushed With Pride - Thanks Daox!
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Flushed With Pride - Thanks Daox!
I was the first (if not only) person interested in a free dual-flush toilet conversion kit...
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Other Improvements
06-08-12, 12:35 PM
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Good & ecofriendly wood water sealant?
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TimJFowler
I assume that the deck is exposed to weather? ...
I assume that the deck is exposed to weather?
I've had good results with boiled linseed oil mixed 50/50 with thinner (easier to apply and absorbs well). I sweep / brush / clean the surface and...
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Conservation
06-02-12, 01:08 PM
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Painted white roof drops house temps 8-10 degrees
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TimJFowler
FYI - Here's another study on white roofs - The...
FYI - Here's another study on white roofs - The long-term effect of increasing the albedo of urban areas...
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Appliances & Gadgets
02-16-12, 03:50 PM
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NestPAD - New Thermostat from IPOD creator
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16,297
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TimJFowler
Results = 5% Less Natural Gas Used
We just received our Jan/Feb Natural Gas Bill and I was able to calculate how much of a difference the new programmable thermostat made.
'Dumb' Thermostat Natural Gas Usage
Jan 12 - Feb 9,...
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The Billiards Room
02-13-12, 04:17 PM
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"Efficient" parenting
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TimJFowler
Congrats! We have a 14 month old and I think it...
Congrats! We have a 14 month old and I think it is a given that your total energy/resource use will increase with an additional human in the house.
That Depends ;) on your diaper service /...
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Conservation
02-15-11, 07:48 PM
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Good results from 3 weather-proofing projects
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Good results from 3 weather-proofing projects
Per my New Year's resolution I completed three DIY home projects this fall hoping to reduce our use of natural gas. My weather-proofing projects were:
Seal 7 window frames with spray foam...
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Conservation
12-22-10, 04:08 PM
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Bubble Wrap Window Insulation
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TimJFowler
Redneck, I absolutely believe that the bubblewrap...
Redneck, I absolutely believe that the bubblewrap works to insulate windows per BuildItSolar.com. But I think you need to use the IR Thermometer on the outside of the window and wall.
Because heat...
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Renovations & New Construction
08-16-10, 06:21 PM
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Garage / workshop project
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TimJFowler
Make sure that if you use blow-in cellulose...
Make sure that if you use blow-in cellulose insulation that it is "Borate-only" and doesn't use sulfates. If sulfate-treated cellulose insulation gets wet (roof leak, etc.) those sulfates become...
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Conservation
07-26-10, 06:20 PM
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Painted white roof drops house temps 8-10 degrees
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TimJFowler
According to the FSEC (Florida State Energy...
According to the FSEC (Florida State Energy Center) a radiant barrier in the attic can reduce home cooling needs by +/- 9% FSEC-CR-1231-01...
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