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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...
Wanting to Replace Water Heater with a Tankless
Asked by C.B. from Enid
on November 10, 2008
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I need to know if anyone out there has a tankless water heater. We've been looking at them for quite some time but I'm concerned because I don't know enough about the...
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- My hubby is an HVAC Tech and he says these things are GREAT....we're planning on putting one in our home
- C., I do not have one of these, but I used to work at a building supply store. They were a very popular item with the contractors. I would get more opinions, but ...
- i work for a plumbing company and lots of people are switching to tankless. You will get enough hot water for this system, it heats on demand. It saves energy. Its ...
Going Green Tips - Environmentally Friendly Habits
Asked by R.B. from Los Angeles
on December 5, 2011
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I am part of a group trying to put together a "Tips for Going Green at Home and Work" List. What are your favorite helping the environment tips, tricks and techniques...
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- No paper plates, minimal paper towels usage, green cleaning supplies (baking soda, washing soda, vinegar, etc.), the obvious recycle, compost if you have a garden, rai...
- We got the cloth bags for grocery shopping, so we use a heck of a lot less plastic that way. We also leave as many light off as we can all day. Our house is pretty...
- When the bread or buns are gone, I shake out the crumbs from the bag and stash it to use later for storage. I wash out the store plastic produce bags, hang them to dr...
Looking to Have an Home Energy Audit?
Asked by K.B. from Boston
on March 2, 2010
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Has anyone ever had an home energy audit before? We have an office that I would like to make into another bedroom but it's sooooooooo cold in there. If I had my way ...
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- If you decide on an energy audit or replace windows you may be eligible for a tax credit. The Economic Recovery Act provided for tax credits to people that 'green' the...
- Call or go to the website of your power company or energy supplier. Most of them have information about audits (some free). I'm all for insulation, that and good w...
- The bedrooms in my house are usually freezing, we have to leave the doors open to let the heat in, if we close them it becomes frigid. We also closed the vents in the...
Pools
Asked by S.G. from Saginaw
on June 4, 2010
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I wanted to buy a pool for my kids this summer. I want to buy either the inflatable ring pool or the kind with the metal frame. The metal frame ones are more money but...
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- Both are fine for what you want, but if you do not take it down it will get destroyed in the winter weather. Please keep this in mind.
- We just recently bought a 16x48 Intex metal frame pool. It hasn't been put up yet but will be this weekend so I really can't say if I like it or not just yet. I can ...
- We have the intex metal frame pool, 15x42. We got it at Meijers on sale for about $200, which included the entire pool, filter, cleaning items (like vaccuum and skimm...
Anyone Anxious About the Approaching Hurriane?
Asked by C.C. from Philadelphia
on August 25, 2011
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we reside in pa. we planned going to the jersey shore this saturday..but now i dont think we will arrive at the shore until monday. ugh. right now they are saying the ...
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- I've gotten two calls from the lovely state of MA on what supplies you should have, where emergency shelters are, what to do, what to take with you, etc The only thin...
- Prepare for losing water and power. Stay inside. Wash clothes and such now. Gather up books, board games, non-electric stuff to occupy you and the kids.
- Well, Irene passed by here most of today. It was quite far out to sea, and still dumped a bunch of rain and delivered some gusts. But we never lost power (and we los...
Big Help with My Monthly Finances!
Asked by C.N. from Dallas
on October 16, 2009
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I recently purchased an energy saving device from a local businessman. I saved 28% off my electric bill in the first month and it looks like it might be slightly more...
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- which device to save 28% on electric.... and it is local or a national company? if national, please include a website if possible? thanks...
- I'm interested in seeing what everybody has to say! Always looking for ways.... First, we don't rent movies - they have them free at the library. We have all ener...
- What did you purchase? Our electric bill is horrible!! I try to do coupons but cannnot find coupons for what we need, we also use the energy saving light bulbs, use ...
If You Could Live Anywhere in the US.. Where Would It Be and Why?
Asked by S.S. from Dallas
on May 10, 2012
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Moms,
If you could live anywhere in the US where would it be and why?
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- Exactly where I am. With a view of a beautiful urban lake, and everything I need in short distance. Four seasons to keep life interesting. Many career opportunities an...
- Somewhere along the west coast. Close to the beach (if not ON the beach) and close to the mountains too (grass and trees, what's that?). And reasonable weather (unli...
- North Shore of Kauai -Hanalei area in Hawaii. It's heaven on Earth and just a place I love to go again and again. I would be happy there forever.
Saving Money
Asked by E.H. from Dallas
on September 26, 2008
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What are some ways to save money on elecric and water? I know the basics....not leaving water running and unplugging things when not in use. But what are other ways to...
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- when you cook, cook enough for at least two meal, then freeze. Less oven time AND you will love the nights you don't have to cook........just defrost!
- i wash everything in cold water & hang dry as much as i can. if you can use a crockpot or electric skillet as much as possible, they use way less energy than an oven o...
- My huband just got some kind of special plug or adaptor for the tv's and computer that saves lots of electricity. its called a power safer/saver and he got it at at Fr...
Fiberglass or Gunnite?
Asked by K.H. from San Francisco
on July 25, 2008
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We are thinking of putting in a pool sometime in the next year or so, and I am doing some research on fiberglass pools vs. gunnite (cement). I would love some opinion...
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- Dear K., I don't personally have a pool, but I know many people who do have them. For one thing, we live in earthquake country. Cement pools or fish ponds crack and...
- We have a fiberglass pool and we love it. It is economically a great deal. They go in fast and clean but your are limitted to shapes and colors, We bought ours from Vi...
- Hi, We put in a fiberglass pool last year and love it. It was much less money to go fiberglass than gunnite, and we were told by the pool supply companies that fib...
