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Do It Yourself Energy Efficiency Projects: Your Home’s Thermal Envelope (Part 2)

By: Bounce Energy Right now, there are a few things you can do around your home to air seal it to save money during the winter months and during the summer. As mentioned in Part 1, your home is a “thermal envelope”. That is the sum total of the home’s insulation systems: walls, ceilings, foundation, [...]

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Insulation innovation for your green home

Paige Green: When it comes to the green home, ratings matter. There are a number of eco certification for home based appliances and white goods. Plus you can get your home professionally assessed for energy efficiency. Residential homes can be given a rating based on the National House Energy Rating (NatHERS) which is an index [...]

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DIY Home Insulation Made Easy

Geoff Cummings : Most of us will be aware that the majority of heat loss takes place through the loft, the walls, and through the windows.That being the case those are the key places to fit proper insulation.Once that`s done, however, where should you turn to eliminate other sources of heat loss?We will start with [...]

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