After working for several years with geothermal energy pioneer James Bose at Oklahoma State University, entrepreneur Gerald McClain has developed a new geothermal heating and cooling unit suitable for homes that uses up to 2-3 times less power than conventional electric heaters. Heat pumps work as a fridge in reverse Heat pumps work as...
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Well it’s that crazy time of year again for all of us, back to school means moms and dads are happy that school is starting! Students are heading back for another semester and moving companies are as busy as ever… As the September excitement...
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So here are some things to think about regarding decks. Although summer is almost finished, it does not mean you can not get good use yet out of a deck. What are some of your options? So many people are opting for composite deck. ...
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You know, when you have a blog and you start posting on a regular basis, you start to get a lot of spam comments. I have friends who actually...
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That old house, best opportunity? I have renovated 3 early 20th century houses in the past 10 years. Beautiful, disgusting, challenging and financially rewarding, each of them! My first...
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Do not forget about grading for rain around your house. With all the rain this country has been having, I though a little reminder and some tips would...
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Just a reminder to everyone, since I’m having this done: have your heating ducts cleaned. This is slow season for all the operators and prices tend to be lower....
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How do you increase the value of your home? Renovations seem always to be the answer. If you are careful they will bare fruit. Typically, lipstick and rouge are...
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With the recession hitting home, the current federal government tried to kick start the economy by advancing a tax incentive for home renovation. I can only assume it was...
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“Green” is now such a loaded word it immediately makes you think of… well… politics, consumption (like sometimes spending more to save more) and opinions less than our impact...
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The art of Landscaping is a complex endeavor involving more than mowing the lawn and trimming the hedges, or installing a privacy fence and stone walkway. Intricatelandscaping work can...
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If you buy an older house it may need a lot of work, including installing new floors. If you intend to fix it up and sell it, a quick...
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