Mainstream-2-Extreme

Oct 4, What are Your Electricity Charges

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 04:36:24 GMT

What you pay for in your electricity charges

Oct 4, Efficient Windows Add to a Home's Form and Function

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 02:55:05 GMT

learn about energy efficient windows, and general tips on how to improve your windows' effectiveness in increasing passive solar gain and comfort

Sep 26, LED Lights - the New Hero of Energy Efficient Lighting

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 19:00:27 GMT

Learn about LED Lights, and why they are by far, the best option for energy efficient lighting

Sep 26, High Intensity Discharge Lamps - Intense and Long-Lasting

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 18:58:56 GMT

Brief overview of high intensity discharge lights, and the types of technologies

Sep 26, House Mold and Mildew, What It Can Do and How to Deal with It

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 04:49:13 GMT

House mold and mildew in damp places and attic can affect your health and your home. Find out what it is, how it grows and how to remove and prevent it.

Sep 25, Tankless Water Heaters - The Debate Goes On

Sun, 25 Sep 2011 18:13:49 GMT

Tankless water heaters can save money and energy by avoiding standby losses, but do these heaters really measure up in cost, convenience and longevity?

Sep 25, New Device for Heat Recovery from Dryer

Sun, 25 Sep 2011 16:29:51 GMT

Heat recovery from dryer - A new filter for clothes dryer not only filters lint, but also redirects heat and some moisture to interior spaces. Two Senior

Sep 25, Cheapest Home Ventillation Methods

Sun, 25 Sep 2011 16:12:56 GMT

Question about Cheapest Home Ventillation: Hello, what a great site! I am a first tie home owner and have a ton of questions about properly ventilating

Aug 11, Heat Recovery Ventilators

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 14:26:35 GMT

We are looking to install a heat recovery ventillation system (HRV) in our home (new construction)and couldn't find any useful information on benefits

Jul 6, Recycling newspapers at home

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 16:59:03 GMT

Well I have a few tips we've always used in my family to share. 1. Use sunday comics a gift wrap We have never bought wrapping paper except 1 roll for

Jun 24, How to recycle very thin plastic bags?

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 20:49:53 GMT

Such bags are a great problem. Those can not reuse. People use it for landfill, which is harmful to the earth. Burning is polluting air. Lina's Response

Jun 24, SOLAR PANELS what do you think?

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 20:38:09 GMT

With the current discussions re climate change & renewable energy should the goernments of the world enforce (through legislation) that all new buildings

Jun 24, Where do you install a whole house fan?

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 20:28:21 GMT

Lina's Response: A whole house fan is a large, horizontally-mounted electric fan that should be installed into a hallway ceiling in the top floor of the

Jun 17, Using Solar Water Heaters as a Primary or Auxialliary Source of Hot Water

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 21:03:47 GMT

Many advances in solar water heaters have made this technology more viable and affordable

Jun 14, Green Roofing and Rooftop Gardens - Beautiful and Beneficial

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 00:48:42 GMT

Green roofing technologies that make can transform several habits, habitatss and make a statement

Jun 13, Efficient Whole House Fans for Eco-Cooling

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 16:36:45 GMT

Whole house fans are economical and ecological.

Jun 10, Home energy management and picking up nickels

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 09:29:30 GMT

Like it or not, automating energy use at home is going to be more effective than training people to adjust their thermostats. An energy management system like Ecofactor's product can adjust a thermostat a thousand times a month, pciking up pennies of savings here and there, whereas most people will adjust their thermostats a few times a month (maybe?) - even with programmable thermostats. Remember that the first line of attack in saving energy should always be the HVAC, and tightening up the house (while maintaining ventilation). Picking up these nickels may not sound like much but they add up to huge amounts. I like this company's approach.

Jun 10, Frisco homeowners remodel for low-carbon footprint

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 09:29:30 GMT

Now this is what I am talkin' about...homeowners in CO with finite money who use diligence and some sweat equity to upgrade their existing home. Read about their challenges, successes and lessons learned.

May 25, Cool Roofs - Effective Green Roofing Method

Wed, 25 May 2011 20:53:45 GMT

Retrofit with cool roofs can reduce your energy bills

May 24, Appliance Energy Savings and Efficiency Lead to Cost Savings

Tue, 24 May 2011 18:23:24 GMT

Discover ways to acheive appliance energy savings, by operating them more efficiently, and reducing waste

May 16, Chip designed to improve LED light quality

Mon, 16 May 2011 17:55:19 GMT

Semiconductor company Marvell today is set to introduce a chip geared at improving the light from LED bulbs and connecting them to a network.

May 16, Utah Plant provides alternative biofuels from scum

Mon, 16 May 2011 17:55:19 GMT

Rising gas prices have people looking for alternate sources, and some Utahns say they have the solution.

May 16, Carbon Sequestration in the Oceans

Mon, 16 May 2011 17:19:28 GMT

What are the oceans roles in carbon sequestration? How does climate change limit the oceans capacity to? Lina's response: Oceans are a major component

May 12, Home Energy Conservation Tips

Thu, 12 May 2011 17:14:40 GMT

Free or inexpensive energy conservation tips that fit into any lifestyle, home, or budget

May 11, Energy Incentives Overview for Homeowners

Wed, 11 May 2011 20:01:04 GMT

An energy incentives overview of the available programs to help reduce the costs of energy efficiency measures

May 11, Foundation Considerations

Wed, 11 May 2011 14:42:30 GMT

Foundation considerations and important factors when repairing a foundation, or building an addition

May 11, Foundation Energy Improvements with Efficiency in Mind

Wed, 11 May 2011 14:26:44 GMT

Make foundation energy improvements by incorporating energy efficiency

May 6, Window Films - Fast Payback and Easy Upgrade

Fri, 06 May 2011 01:01:53 GMT

We discussed several easy measures to improve the performance of existing windows in the Window Improvements page but there is also a product called window

May 5, Your Window Stories, Tips and Questions

Thu, 05 May 2011 23:51:14 GMT

FAQs and window stories, tips and experiences to improve window efficiency

May 3, OK...Here are AFFORDABLE Zero-Energy Homes

Tue, 03 May 2011 02:35:02 GMT

So, if Passive House Design can cost over 20 more than the cost of conventional building techniques,then how about these homes that produce as much or more energy than they consume? Take 5 mins to watch this video...

May 3, A Passive House in Norwich, VT...Uh Huh

Tue, 03 May 2011 02:35:02 GMT

This house is being built to Europe's PassiveHaus standards and requires so little heat that a wood stove would overheat it. And if you've been to beautiful Norwich, VT, you KNOW it gets cold up there! So...WHY is Passive House design Extreme in the U.S. and Mainstream in Europe? ARRRGH!

Apr 29, Cheap home-energy loans come with some caveats

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 22:42:24 GMT

Maybe this time, we'll get lucky...Maybe this time, it is will be easier...but stop the music... a minimum credit score of 660 to qualify? And that may not be all...

Apr 28, Converting regular windows into electricity-producing windows

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 16:37:52 GMT

How about spraying nonmetalic, TINY, solar cells onto existing windows to turn them into transparent solar panels that can not only convert sunlight but also artificial light into electricity? Believe it or not, the technology is here now.

Apr 28, Shipping Containers make Great Homes

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 16:37:52 GMT

Lots of metal shipping containers have been retired and are waiting to be reclaimed and re-invented for some new purpose. While the idea of using them for housing is not new, it has always been considered an "Extreme" measure. Check this link to see how ordinary metal boxes are transitioning into "Mainstream" real estate. The ultimate in ingenious recycling...!

Apr 19, Hearty Fuel from the Guts of Termites

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 20:06:24 GMT

Yes, fungus, algae and microbes from the guts of termites may power up our world, sooner than you think! eeyoooh

Apr 19, Small Residential Wind Turbine that's REALLY Quiet

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 20:06:24 GMT

Renewable Devices in Scotland is selling the quietest rooftop wind turbine currently available for both residential and commercial use. At about $10,000 - $12,000 installed, the 7 diameter turbine produces 1.5kW @ 14 m/s. This is about 2,000 kWh per year (roughly 20 of an average home's use) and requires about 2 of roof clearance.