Going Green
Window Diffuser
Got a window with no view but in a room that benefits from daylighting? You try to dress up the window with blinds or curtains, but it still hurts the senses like a sore thumb. […]
House & Home
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Wool Dryer Balls
I referenced “dryer balls” in 1001 Energy Tips, and how adding them to your clothes dryer can decrease drying time. I’m glad I didn’t say how much energy they save because, according to this report, […]
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Rooftop Sprinkler System
A typical installation is a metal-skinned warehouse-type structure, with a metal roof and no air conditioning. Repair, manufacturing, and many other functions have this kind of building—with many people working inside, in sometimes intolerable conditions […]
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3M Clear UV Film
People who live in warm climates know very well the benefit of window tinting to keep the car cool in the heat of the summertime. Tinting does just as good a job in colder climates, […]
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Arctic Air AC
“Arctic Cool” advertisements on TV promise cooling for a fraction of the cost. Just add water, turn on the fan, and voila ~ happy camper. It’s called evaporative cooling, and it does cool down the […]