Going Green
Pipe Insulation
An easy DIY project is to add foam insulation to all the water piping. Insulation on hot water piping reduces heat lost to the environs. Insulation on cold water piping prevents condensation. The water from […]
House & Home
Going Green
Caulk the Cracks in Outside Walls
If you can put icing on a cake, you can do a good caulking job. It’s a piece of cake! You load a tube of exterior-rated caulk (same color as the siding, or close) into your […]
Going Green
(Re)Moveable Insulation
I live in the mountains of Western North Carolina in a very nice house built as a second home by a well-off couple in Atlanta, Georgia (about 2 hours away). It’s a so-called “three-season home,” […]
Going Green
Inspect Water Pipes for Leaks
A simple way to reduce water usage is to be alert for leaks in pipes, fittings, pumps, and gauges in mechanical rooms and at headers throughout the building. Faucets and other restroom fittings are also […]
House & Home
Reduce Hot-Water Storage Temperature
Whenever the water temperature at the point-of-use is too hot, copious quantities of cold water are needed to cool it to a satisfactory temperature. A slight reduction in hot-water temperature ensures it is delivered at […]