From high-tech gadgets to simple changes, Danny takes a look at some new ways to make your home green whether during new construction or a remodel. Automated irrigation systems, solar paneled roofs, and programmable thermostats are just a few of the green additions seen here.
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May 3rd, 2007 at 1:31 pm
I like the idea of saving energy and this segment had some ideas that I’d like to incorporate in my home. My home is a 1970′s brick ranch in Mobile, AL near Skyland. What of these energy solutions would have the quickest payback for my un-updated home?
June 23rd, 2007 at 2:20 pm
we are looking for energy windos ans slidint glass doors. is it better to go all vinyl or clad on the out side and wood inside. Is the difference just a preference which is better.
July 10th, 2007 at 10:10 pm
i would like to put solor but i dont know where to get the systems. I live in indiana and wo are on an remc coop for electricity so our Kw rate is high. were is the brake point.
December 7th, 2007 at 11:24 am
I have changed every bulb in my house to the ones that look like ice cream cones and my energy bill has gone down and i love it. I think they should stop making the old style bulbs altogether so we are forced to go GREEN.
January 16th, 2008 at 8:25 am
another cheap tip is to buy foam gaskets for all those outlets -if you add a tyipcal home amount of outlets it can be the same as opening a window- think about it 9square inches times 50 or so openings thats about 3 square feet. and don’t forget the attic access door thats a huge energy vacuum.
for about 25-150 bucks you can save all that in 6 months.
John Cannamela
http://www.infraredsurvey.com
April 28th, 2008 at 11:50 pm
I would like to know exacly how to install those solar panels, I’m really insterested on installing those at my house.