Use of energy in buildings is determination basically by the climatic condition of the area where building is located. Efficiency of energy is determined by:- a) energized system required for the heating , cooling, lighting and ventilation b) Non-energized systems like floors, ceilings, walls, roofs, windows etc. c) Human systems including maintenance, operating and […]
Even In Worst Case, Japan’s Nuclear Disaster Will Have Limited Reach
by Abrahm Lustgarten , ProPublica For more than a week the world has watched the escalating crisis at Japan’s Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant slide from one catastrophic episode to a seemingly graver one, often upending assurances from the Japanese and adding to the fear and confusion about how it all might end. Are […]
Obama Says Lincoln’s Legacy Lives on as Ford’s Theatre Reopens (Video)
Feb. 11 (Pradeep) — President Barack Obama paid tribute to his political hero, Abraham Lincoln, at a celebration for the reopening of the theater where Lincoln was assassinated. “Despite all that divided us — North and South, black and white — he had an unyielding belief that we were, at heart, one nation, and one […]
Alternative Home Building Techniques
Building an Alternative House Strawbale was Our Choice. During the 1990’s we were caregivers for my mother. We’d bought a motorhome and planned to travel but things didn’t wok out that way. When we took over the responsibilities of caregiving, a motorhome wasn’t the answer, and we had to look at our options. We […]
Safety Precautions in Selecting and Installing House Insulation
Some good savings on winter heating and summer air-conditioning costs are provided by a well-insulated house. In fact, new insulation generally pays for itself in three to five years. But some insulation materials can pose a health hazard, especially if they’re installed or handled incorrectly. Glass fiber, known as fiberglass or glass wool, is used […]
When to Make Big Improvements to Your Home
The responsibility of making continuous improvements to your property is no stranger to homeowners. Just when it seems like your house is in great shape, an appliance will break or another faucet will start leaking. It is sometimes difficult to decide when significant investments need to be made in order to prevent more serious degradation […]
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