GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) Stormy winter weather is on the way and it’s time to put those winterization projects at the top of your to-do list so you home is better able to handle the cold. Housing Resources of Western Colorado is offering free weather-proofing upgrades for families to help improve energy efficiency and comfort […]
Householders in Kirkcaldy are being urged to contact a free helpline for advice before taking up offers of free external wall insulation. Fife Council says it is aware that a number of companies have been offering the insulation service around Fife, particularly in the Kirkcaldy area, and is encouraging anyone with concerns to contact the […]
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A 40-year-old, 4,000-sq.-ft. ranch-style home in the Miami area can cost a lot of money to cool. Steven Dan was frustrated by the $500 monthly utility bills during the summertime. So he checked out the insulation in his attic — old, blown-in fiberglass. A neighbor suggested he look into icynene, a spray foam insulation that […]
NASA’s Green Propellant Infusion Mission (GPIM) will be used for testing an advanced form of thermal insulation, known as integrated multi-layer insulation (IMLI) that will become standard on future satellites and cryogenic subsystems. GPIM is a project for NASA’s Technology Mission Demonstration (TDM) program managed by NASA’sSpace Technology Mission Directorate (STMD). It is stated that […]
To the Editor: This is in response to your Oct. 24 article about energy-efficient mobile homes. Vermont has about 250,000 housing units, of which 17,500, or 7 percent, are mobile homes. Typically, they are drafty, uncomfortable, hard to heat and cool, and are occupied by mostly low-income households. In Vermont, the cost of a typical […]
A 40-year-old, 4,000-sq.-ft. ranch-style home in the Miami area can cost a lot of money to cool. Steven Dan was frustrated by the $500 monthly utility bills during the summertime. So he checked out the insulation in his attic — old, blown-in fiberglass. A neighbor suggested he look into icynene, a spray foam insulation that […]
Household energy bills will be cut by up to £75 a year under plans reportedly being worked on by Chancellor George Osborne to change how green power projects and home insulation schemes are funded. The Treasury wants to remove the charges for the initiatives from energy bills and instead see subsidies for green schemes paid […]
Each winter, severe weather results in huge home insurance claims as frozen pipes, cracked tiles and falling gutters pile on the misery for thousands of homeowners. Heavy snow and freezing temperatures lead to millions of pounds in claims for damage to homes, cars and businesses. However, estate agents and valuers Harrison Murray have some top […]
It is a quiet, nondescript home construction essential for life in Montana. Most homeowners give little thought to this hard-working material, yet without it, our homes would be substantially less comfortable (think bitter cold here). However, now that the glorious fall as given us a taste of winter, insulation—and its counterparts, the heating system—have a […]
If you are looking for ways to cut utility costs and reduce your monthly bills, energy conservation is one way to start. Some tips to help save energy include: * Have adequate insulation. Insulation is measured in R-values. The higher the R-value the more the walls and roof will resist the transfer of heat. In […]
