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Protecting homes in wintertime - WOOSTER — With temperatures expected to drop below freezing this week, local heating experts recommend protecting homes and keeping utility bills low by installing insulation. Craig Abbot of Riggle Brothers in Wooster said the absolute No. 1 thing someone can do to save money and keep their home warm during the winter months is insulate […]
Fire extinguished at Lead home - LEAD | Firefighters from two Northern Hills departments responded to a 5 p.m. house fire Monday at 519 Grandview St., east of the Open Cut, extinguished the blaze and were called back five hours later when the fire rekindled in an attic, according to city and fire officials. Lead City Administrator Mike Stahl said Tuesday […]
Tips for keeping your house warm without burning a hole in your … - (BPT) – The winter months mean celebrating the holidays, reconnecting with family and friends and planning your resolutions for the New Year. They can also mean a sharp increase to your monthly heating bill in order to stay warm and comfortable. If you’re interested in controlling your energy expenses while maintaining comfort, the tips below […]
fiberAmerica Executive Invited to Speak at White House Event on … - Published: December 9, 2013 10:46 AM fiberAmerica, an innovative manufacturer of consistent, high quality and environmentally-friendly cellulose fiber insulation products, today announced that its co-founder, George Day, has been selected to speak on a panel at a White House event titled: “Weatherization Drives Technological Innovation and the Home Performance Industry”. Allentown, PA (PRWEB) December 09, […]
Top 10 tips to keep your home warmer for less this winter - 12:50pm Monday 9th December 2013 in News Turn off he heating in unused rooms ON freezing winter days like these and rising energy costs, homeowners in Trafford should look now at some things they can do to protect their homes and wallets from the effects of falling temperatures. For many homeowners, the biggest burden on their […]
Cold Weather is the Perfect Time for a FREE Infrared Scan - Cold Weather is the Perfect Time for a FREE Infrared Scan Visit our listing Print Email [embedded content] [embedded content] By Evergreen Home Performance on Dec. 09, 2013, at 11:30 a.m. In this wintertime image of a Maine home, the infrared camera reveals heat leaking through the foundation walls, wasting energy and decreasing comfort for […]
Fears for future of free wall insulation scheme as Government … - Comments (0) A NOTTINGHAM MP is calling on the Government to continue a scheme to make houses in the area greener. The Energy Companies Obligation (ECO) places legal obligations on the big six energy companies to deliver energy-efficiency measures to households. The scheme was launched in September and around 1,000 people have signed up to take […]
Empty home explodes in Moonville, blast felt for miles - <!–Saxotech Paragraph Count: 8–> People from nearly three miles away reported hearing an explosion that leveled a home in southern Greenville County early Saturday morning, authorities said. Firefighters who responded to the call at 1971 Old Grove Road off U.S. 25 found the house demolished, with “part of the roof in trees and the whole […]
Is My Home Ready for Winter? - Home winterizing checklist Part Two: By Keith Dmytryck Winter is moving into the area, and there’s nothing to be done about the onslaught. But you do have some say about how just much it bullies its way into your home. In the first part of our checklist for winter, we offered troubleshooting for windows and […]
Passive house takes on upstate winter - Think of a large Thermos, large enough to put a family in. That’s a passive house. Passive houses are buildings that rely on their construction, insulation, and the environment to heat them in winter and cool them in summer. They’re popular in Europe, but there are only a handful of them in the U.S. and […]
GREEN ENERGY IMPROVEMENT EXPANDS OFFICE SIZE IN THE … - CHICAGO, IL (DECEMBER 6, 2013) – Green Energy Improvement, an energy efficiency home performance company, is proud to announce that they have doubled the size of their office space within the Green Exchange. Located in Chicago’s Logan Square neighborhood, the nation’s largest green business community is home to over 20 businesses that share the same […]
Knauf Insulation warns Autumn Statement will leave households out … - Steven Heath: “We urgently need a sustainable policy framework that drives renovation of all our housing stock.” Published: 06 December, 2013 Following yesterday’s Autumn Statement from Chancellor George Osborne who promised to reduce household energy bills by £50 per year, Knauf Insulation is asking what the true cost of these savings will be for the […]
Five Ways to Lower Your Energy Costs This Winter Season - By Brian F. Keane Winter is near, which means higher heating bills are not far behind. In colder climates, home heating can account for 65 percent of a residence’s total energy bill. But with a little ingenuity and know-how, you can keep your energy costs down and stay warm all season long. Here are some […]
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Smoke traced to attic insulation - December 5, 2013 | 6:38 p.m. Newport Beach firefighters tore through the ceiling of a home near Coast Highway and Newport Center Drive to find out why smoke was wafting out of an attic Thursday. About 12:15 p.m., roughly 20 fire personnel responded to the 1200 block of Seadrift, where there were reports of smoke […]
Fire rekindles in attic of Saginaw Township home hours after initial call - SAGINAW TOWNSHIP, MI — A fire that Saginaw Township firefighters extinguished early Thursday, Dec. 5, rekindled, bringing firefighters back to put it out again this afternoon. The Saginaw Township Fire Department was first called to the home about 7:40 a.m. Thursday to put out a fire in the attic. Crews were called back at 1:23 […]
How to Do a Home Energy Audit to Reduce Your Heating Bills - Homeowners can expect to pay more this winter to keep warm, according to a government forecast, but there are steps consumers can take to limit their utility bill totals. Problems as obvious as leaky windows and drafty doors make it more expensive to keep your home at the right temperature, but there are less noticeable […]
Insulation Fire At Bloomer Hospital Administration Wing - Posted: Wednesday, December 4, 2013 10:34 am The Bloomer Fire Department responded to a fire at Mayo Clinic Health System-Chippewa Valley in Bloomer’s Blue Diamond building Friday, Nov. 29 at 11:45 a.m. The Blue Diamond building contains administration and offices, but as a precaution, 12 patients were relocated to the nearby nursing home. The fire […]
Home Improvement Needs Insulation Materials | GInstitute Home … - Insulation is one of the key components of a sustainable home design as well for home improvement in the home’s later years. A well-insulated home reduces energy bills by keeping the house warm during winter months and cool during the hot spring and summer days. Also, cutting down carbon emissions linked to global climate change […]
Knauf Insulation challenges government cuts to green levies on … - During an interview aired on the BBC’s News at Ten on Friday 29 November, Knauf Insulation called on the government to introduce long term and viable plans to improve all of the UK’s housing stock as part of its review of green levies. The interview followed BBC news reports that energy suppliers will be given […]
