Guest Blogger #246, Entry #749, November 8, 2011 Traveling is awesome, isn’t it? The prospect of visiting a new place and discovering what it has to offer you is enough to get anyone all excited and raring to go. However, before you hop on that plane, there is the not-so-small matter of packing. No matter…
Entry #711, October 19, 2011 Every year Americans are using more energy than needed, and not taking advantage of energy savings dollars that are available. October is National Energy Awareness Month, and what better way to celebrate it, then learn how to get more money back into your pocket? Today, I interview Karl Zellmer as…
Guest Blog #212, Entry #706, October 16, 2011 Wintertime is coming with the cold winter season and high fuel heating bills. Whether you heat your home with natural gas or propane, electrical heat or even wood – we all owe it to ourselves to keep our energy use and heating fuel costs to a minimum….
Guest Blog #202, Entry #691, October 6, 2011 Now that the holidays are around the corner, family road trips are inevitable. I remember making the long 3 day car ride from Colorado to Philadelphia, PA every holiday season, and my parents had activities galore in the car! My Guest Blogger recalls their most recent family…
Guest Blog #200, Entry #688 October 4, 2011 Last week I was getting my air conditioner fixed for the warm weather, and this week we are pulling out jackets and long sleeved shirts for the cooler weather, here in Jacksonville, Florida. For many of you the cooler Autumn months have already creeped in, and that…
Guest Blog #197, Entry #682, September 30, 2011 With rising energy costs, green initiatives and homeowners becoming more conscious about their homes, ensuring that your home has the proper insulation can be forgotten. Today, my Guest Blogger gives tips to choose the right insulation for your home. It’s important to make sure you have the…
Guest Blog #195, Entry #679, September 28, 2011 As the summer ends and we start moving into the cooler months, your rising energy bill will always be a concern. For many homeowners we always assume that a high energy bill must mean that your thermostat isn’t set properly or that you HVAC unit isn’t working…
Guest Blog #191, Entry #675, September 25, 2011 If you own your own home, then you’ve probably invested a lot of time and effort into decorating and renovating it since you moved in. One thing that often gets overlooked during home renovation, especially in big cities, is windows. Nottingham isn’t exactly a windswept, chilly area…
Entry #652, September 11, 2011 It’s hard to believe that 10 years ago, I sat at my desk at my architectural job, and remembered hearing screams at the end of the hall. At first, it sounded like someone had played a silly joke on a co-worker, and then the entire office froze. As the hours…
Guest Blog #173, Entry #651, September 10, 2011 Happy DIY Saturday! From water conservation to spending less money to run water in your home, saving water is essential. Today, see how saving water can be made easier by installing technological plumbing fixtures in your home. From low flow toilets and shower heads to Energy standard…
Guest Blog #159, Entry #634, August 30, 2011 If you’re like most of us, the hot sunny summer weather is starting to take it’s toll, and you are ready to usher out summer and welcome in fall. Fall brings in cooler temperatures, gorgeous foliage colors into your decor and a sense of relaxation and comfort…
Entry #608, August 4, 2011 The summer is winding down and your chance to take a vacation is narrowing as well. If you are planning your summer’s end vacation and are looking for an eco-friendly hotel, how do you go about finding one? Today’s post is from the archives, it will give friendly tips to…