My last post for October....49, I believe. To the casual observer, I am obviously neglecting my job.
Anyway, this is a tip almost everyone can use. Most people who buy front loading washers will notice the clothes can be wrinkled. The spin on the washer can be 2-4 times greater than a front loader, so some wrinkling is normal.
However, More water is thus extracted, which means less drying time, overdrying and shrinkage.
The complicated remedy: Add fabric softener
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Recessed Lighting...The Basics
I want to simplify recessed lighting. Its really not that hard. I am thinking 3 posts or less until you have expertise. Recessed comprises of the housing or the electrical part and the trim or the decorative part.
For this post, I will concentrate on the housing. Recessed housings are available residentially in 3, 4 , 5 and 6 inch diameters. Typically, the larger cans support larger bulbs, BUT do not use a 6 inch can for ceilings less than 10 feet...Why? It looks awful, and your contractor is probably buying them now. For standard ceilings use the 5 inch size or low voltage, which is available at 4 inch.
As pictured below, there are 4 different types of housings:
Insulated New Construction: This is the best type of housing. It is nailed to the studs and you can place insulation over it. Insulated cans save a small fortune per year in energy, because air, heat, and air conditioning does not exfiltrate out of the room(as I said yesterday)
Non Insulated New Construction: Why? you are saving $5-$10 and spending double that in higher enegy costs yearly
Insulated Remodel Cans: For existing ceilngs, instead of nailing the unit to studs, the ceiling is cut from below, and the can is pushed through. Insulated remodel cans are not available in all sizes yet.
Non Insulated Remodel cans: Again, why? Unless, the above is not available
For this post, I will concentrate on the housing. Recessed housings are available residentially in 3, 4 , 5 and 6 inch diameters. Typically, the larger cans support larger bulbs, BUT do not use a 6 inch can for ceilings less than 10 feet...Why? It looks awful, and your contractor is probably buying them now. For standard ceilings use the 5 inch size or low voltage, which is available at 4 inch.
As pictured below, there are 4 different types of housings:
Insulated New Construction: This is the best type of housing. It is nailed to the studs and you can place insulation over it. Insulated cans save a small fortune per year in energy, because air, heat, and air conditioning does not exfiltrate out of the room(as I said yesterday)
Non Insulated New Construction: Why? you are saving $5-$10 and spending double that in higher enegy costs yearly
Insulated Remodel Cans: For existing ceilngs, instead of nailing the unit to studs, the ceiling is cut from below, and the can is pushed through. Insulated remodel cans are not available in all sizes yet.
Non Insulated Remodel cans: Again, why? Unless, the above is not available
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Energy Tip Of the Day
Most of the energy tips have been simple: A change of a light bulb or an alteration of a habit....
In building, however, you have a wonderful opportunity to start fresh, invest a few dollars more and reap the savings daily
One simple upgrade would be insulated recssed housings. You place insulation over them and air does not pass: All kinds of air as in air conditioning or even heating
We will cover recessed tomorrow.
In building, however, you have a wonderful opportunity to start fresh, invest a few dollars more and reap the savings daily
One simple upgrade would be insulated recssed housings. You place insulation over them and air does not pass: All kinds of air as in air conditioning or even heating
We will cover recessed tomorrow.
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Monday, October 29, 2007
Change your Environment and spend $110
I am a little worried. if you read the last two posts, you will probably think I am an elitist. This is not true...OK maybe partially true. Seriously, there are tons of ways to save money and buy great looking products.
As you know from reading previous posts, pendants have become increasingly popular. Kitchens now incorporate a dining space or an island or a penisula. Frequently, three smaller fixtures spaced evenly has more appeal than one chandelier.
Unlike my wine post of yesterday, this is a perfect opportunity to spend a little less and still buy an asthetically pleasing product. Hudson Valley manufactures reproductions of 19th century fixtures complete with different glass and finish options. It looks authentic yet it is only about $110.
Have a peek:
As you know from reading previous posts, pendants have become increasingly popular. Kitchens now incorporate a dining space or an island or a penisula. Frequently, three smaller fixtures spaced evenly has more appeal than one chandelier.
Unlike my wine post of yesterday, this is a perfect opportunity to spend a little less and still buy an asthetically pleasing product. Hudson Valley manufactures reproductions of 19th century fixtures complete with different glass and finish options. It looks authentic yet it is only about $110.
Have a peek:
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