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- Recycle your grey water for huge household savings - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Sam BraidleyIf you are watching your water bill spiral out of control or want to make sure that your impact on the environment is not as great, you may want to consider recycling the grey water that your home generates. This is water that has been used for purposes such as washing or in the kitchen rather ...
Views: 552 - How timers can make your home more environmentally friendly - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Sam BraidleyThere is a simple device that many homeowners overlook when they are trying to make their homes more energy efficient. It comes in one of several forms that suit different uses but each model can be easy to use and can shave a large amount off of a family’s energy bill. The device is a timer. It ...
Views: 547 - Top Reasons you may want to go tankless for your hot water supply - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from Sam BraidleyThe cost of heating water in your home can really add up quickly. If you are using an older tank it may be inefficient and lose heat quickly. This means that more fuel will be used to keep the water at a predetermined temperature. If you are interested in lowering your gas or electricity bills ...
Views: 547 - Passive solar energy and your home- what you need to know - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Sam BraidleyWhen someone thinks about solar energy, it is usually an active solar system that they are thinking of. These systems use the solar panels that many people are familiar with and can supply either hot water or the energy needed to power a home. A passive solar system can also be used effectively ...
Views: 546 - How to Introduce Renewable Energy Sources into your home - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Sam BraidleyIf you want to lower your energy bill or even go off grid you may want to look at ways to utilize renewable energy sources. A renewable energy source, by definition, is one that is not used up. This is a definite benefit over other energy sources since they are finite and will eventually be ...
Views: 544 - The environmental advantages of tankless hot water systems - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Sam BraidleyIn the past, homes have got their hot water from systems that were basically the same regardless of the fuel that powered them. In a traditional hot water system, a boiler heats water to a specific temperature. The water is heated and stored in a tank until it is used. As the water in the tank ...
Views: 541 - Keep your home comfortable with natural cooling systems - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2011 from Sam BraidleySummers seem to be getting warmer every year. Many people have installed central air conditioning systems into their home and use them as an attempt to beat the heat. While they can work well they do cause a jump in a home’s hydro usage. If you are looking for a way to keep your home comfortable ...
Views: 538 - How Wood Fuel systems can heat your home effectively - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Sam BraidleyIf you are interested in using an effective heating system that is environmentally friendly you may want to consider using a system that is fuelled by wood. Wood fuelled systems are carbon neutral and, as wood fuel grows quickly, it is much more abundant and renewable than fuel sources such as ...
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