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Orange is For OWHH

March 18, 2008 – 5:51 am

Reading some of our subscription magazines that advocate a greener, more natural, or more self-sufficient lifestyle we noticed more then a few adds for an outdoor boiler or outdoor wood-fired hydronic heater (OWHH).  So we decided to do some investigating.
First where can you find it at? 
This type of heating system is in more demand in our [...]

By Kelly Mead | Also posted in OWHH, Outdoor Wood-fired Hydronic Heaters, Outdoor wood boilers | Comments (0)

Let the Earth Keep You Comfy

February 29, 2008 – 7:55 am

What better way to go off grid and be cozy then to let the Earth’s own geothermal work for you.
Geothermal, GeoExchange, earth-coupled, ground-source, or water-source heat pumps are all use the constant temperature of the earth as the exchange medium instead of the outside air temperature.  By doing that this system has a much higher [...]

By Kelly Mead | Also posted in alternative systems, cooling, energy efficient, geothermal, green building, heat pumps | Comments (1)

Which Material Should I Use To Insulate My Loft?

February 24, 2008 – 10:03 am

FYI loft=attic for us Americans 
By : Alex Perry
Insulating your loft is one of the best ways that you can save on energy and heating bills, and reduce your personal contribution to Climate Change. However, there are a bewildering range of materials that you can choose from. The following article tells you what you should think about [...]

By admin | Also posted in Air Quality, Cellulose Insulation, Insulation, Products, Wool Insulation, cooling, energy efficiency, flax insulation, green building, hemp insulation | Comments (0)

How To Choose The Best Furnace Filter

February 22, 2008 – 6:45 am

By : Bill Whitworth
It may be difficult to imagine, but houses have lots of dust and selecting the best furnace filter is very important to air quality. Indoor air, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, is two to five times more polluted than the outdoor air. But the reason most people are not aware [...]

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