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Solar Panels
Asked by L.A. from Los Angeles
on September 11, 2010
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Hey moms.............new mommy to this place but I heard that it is great. So I have 2 questions. Has anyone out there used solar panels. If so, how is it working for ...
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- I love my cleaning crew - She doesn't speak much English, but her son helps her with that and even though I don't speak any Spanish, we never seem to have a problem co...
- My parents are leasing solar panels from a company through Home Depot. After 20 years, you own them. Check out it; they're STOKED!
- I am so glad you asked this. We are also looking into solar panels. I was just wondering what direction a home's roof needs to face in order to have them be effectiv...
Solar Panels. Anyone Have Them?
Asked by M.P. from Raleigh
on April 22, 2012
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At a recent Earth Day event, I talked to a business that installs solar panels on homes and businesses. They are pricey to install, but you get the investment back in ...
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- I've had them for about 3 year now and I've been pretty happy. They were very heavily subsidized by our electric company, plus there were great state and federal tax ...
- I haven't looked at them, but it usually takes 5-10 years for the "payback" .... will you be in that house that long? (The payback time may depend on your particular ...
- I don't, but my boss does....and I've seen his power bills....when mine are averaging close to $200 a month, his are between $5 and $15! I have no idea how much they c...
Solar
Asked by P.:. from Phoenix
on October 9, 2010
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My husband and I are considering putting solar panels on our house. We're educating ourselves as we do research and get quotes. There are a bunch of companies that do ...
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- Do some good research on the theory of solar panels and how long they last, how much you save, how many years before you have to replace them. We did some reseach on t...
- We had solar panels for hot water when I was a kid. The panels lasted 20 years and then they just stopped working. At that point, both kids had left the nest and the w...
- Also check local ordinances/codes some towns have many hoops to jump through for putting them on your roof. You need to add that into the coast as well. Good Luck!
Windmills or Solar Power
Asked by N.S. from Detroit
on May 21, 2012
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Wondering if anyone powers their home with solar panels or windmills. If windmills/turbins, are they noisy? Does it power ur house completely or just partially?
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- My husband is in the electricity business. From what he tells me, windmills are pretty useless because their power cannot be stored. If it's moving , then you can use ...
- Windmills are not practical for a single family home and are only efficient if they are very very high up and quite large. I spent the last 6 months writing a marketin...
- Windmills that provide enough power for a home are huge, expensive and loud. Lots of whooshing. Solar is tons cheaper and better sized for a residence. About half of m...
Any Had Window Tinting or Solar Screens on Their House?
Asked by L.Z. from Dallas
on May 16, 2007
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We are considering putting window tinting on all our windows on our house. Has anyone does this? Do you recommend it? We've also heard of using solar screens instead...
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- Hi L., We debated for a long time between window tinting and solar screens. Our house has large windows facing both east and west. We decided to go with a light tan...
- I used to be a new home inspector for a large new home builder and the window tint did void the warranty as it has be known to cause a problem with double paned window...
- I have had both...I DON'T recommend the window tinting. We have solar screens now and we love them. I don't know that it saved too much on our bills, but it did sa...
Solar Screens - Worth It? Just Plain Ugly?
Asked by P.L. from Dallas
on May 30, 2006
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we're pretty new to Texas and have yet to spend a summer here, but are getting the feeling its hot & sunny for many months. A window guy was suggesting solar screens ...
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- Hi, We built our current home 4 years ago. This is the second home we built. The first one was when we didn't know anything. We installed solar screens the first summe...
- Hey, there! Where are you from? Yes, it is HOT, HOT, HOT in Texas...and it seems like it never ends! We relocated from N. California and still aren't used to so man...
- I've seen them on houses and agree that they are ugly. I don't know why people put them in the front of their house. I don't think they're a problem in the back, but...
Seeking Co-op Preschool in the San Jose Area
Asked by A.K. from San Francisco
on July 15, 2010
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Hi Everyone!
You all are just a wealth of information so I am hoping that you will be able to help. I am looking for a co-op preschool in the San Jose area. My son ...
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- I have friends that swear by http://www.sanjoseparents.org/ in Willow Glen. We didn't do it as we needs more of a day care situation, but they have a great reputation.
- It is not a co-op, but I love Campbell Child Development Center near the Pruneyard. There are plenty of opportunities for you to get involved, but without the necessit...
- Our family loves Discovery Parent-Child Preschool. Our family has been there 4 years now, and we couldn't be happier. The kids have daily cooking projects, science a...
Seeking a New Pools Must Haves, and Not Worth the Money
Asked by L.H. from Phoenix
on May 27, 2008
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We are putting in a pool this summer and I would like to include all the things that my friends and family will get the most enjoyment from. I would also appreciate an...
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- Running a heater is expensive, it easily could run $300 a month starting in October. Make sure if you don't add one, that you add the plumbing to add it later. This m...
- We had a huge pool with a fence (did not enjoy looking at a fence)/diving board/barbque pit...got rid of it all (filled it in) and built a lap pool with an automated p...
- Hi L., I don't know much about pools, but my husband does. He is a landscape designer and has created some really awesome backyards and pools. Feel free to email hi...
Reducing Energy Cost
Asked by D.S. from Los Angeles
on July 14, 2010
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Okay Mamas, I only turn on our A/C for about 3 hours max a day. My question is.... Am I waisting more energy by switching it off or should I leave it on (on) with a hi...
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- I live in southern California too. I live in an older home and have an attic fan. (An attic fan is different than a fan in the attic.) I turn on my attic fan when t...
- You might check with your energy supplier for saving ideas. We leave our AC on 24/7. Most of the time it is set around 78 but we do adjust for comfort and don't ...
- Well, I live in Texas, and during the summer, we have to keep it on 24/7, but during the winter it's off/on. It'll be 50 degrees during the day and then 20 at night so...
Seeking Swim Lessons in East Valley
Asked by K.R. from Phoenix
on May 4, 2009
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Hi Mamas. I'm looking to get my kids into swimming lessons and it seems everywhere I've tried is booked up. I would prefer doing them at someone's home. If anyone d...
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- Hi K., How about $15 a lesson? She does lessons at her home & is located near Superstition Springs. Her rates: Traditional lessons are $15 per half hour, $20 ...
- We do Infant Swim Resource here (it's in Ahwatukee): http://www.newwaveaquatics.com/newwaveaquatics/index.html I think she's full this week, but because the lessons...
- We are doing lesson through the city of Phoenix and Chandler. They are cheap and my son is 5 and daughter 4 both can swim just not pros yet! LOL I also have a 1 yr old...
