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Reducing your carbon footprint is good for the environment but it can be confusing as well. What is 'green' and what are the new 'green' technologies and materials? Solar, wind, biomass, CFL, LED, green insulation, sustainable flooring materials, this whole area is still a frontier but you can get professional advice by posting your question or searching the threads for similar questions.
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I want to build a foundation floor on concrete piers using pre stressed concrete T-beams, and using concrete blocks to fill in the gaps. (see attached image) I live in Dartmouth Nova Scotia, ...
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January 16, 2014
The rental property I am newly occupying is heated by an electric boiler that feeds to an exchanger in a forced hot air system. Even in the summertime when no heat is required, the 5' by 4' room wh...
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September 6, 2013
The Nano Light: http://thenanolight.com/ A new LED lightbulb that is the most energy efficient on the planet. The NanoLight takes energy efficient lighting to the next level. Will it ...
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March 8, 2013
Hello all, Im here again, Im about to sign a contract for Daikin Quad Split type heat pump but then I look around for second quotation someone gave me for half the price for 2 Lennox Heat Pump. T...
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July 23, 2012
Hello again, I am in the market for Ductless Heat Pump Quad Zone for my 15 year old semi detached home at 1700 sq. ft. living space and it would be four zones wherein an 18000 BTU will be installed in se...
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July 20, 2012
The last posting on the topic within this site was a while ago. There should be some advancement in solar technology. I am interested in solar water heating system and wondering if anyone could give an upda...
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June 22, 2012
How to check the business history of a contractor before hiring? ...
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November 6, 2012
I am looking at buying a house that needs improvements. It has panelling as wall coverings which I'd like to replace. I want to know some green options for insultation and dry wall. Exterior is log. I ...
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August 24, 2013
I would like to add insulation to an attic with fiberglass batts, but do not wish ti use fiberglass. We wanted to remove the fiberglass and use sprayed foam, but removal appears to be difficult and mig...
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January 29, 2013
I have an old garage under the first floor of my house that has now been closed in and is used for general storage. The driveway used to be a ramp down into this garage and has since been filled in and leveled ...
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March 15, 2012
From the ground up into my living room are the following layers : cement slab ground, 7ft open garage/carport, 2" of stucco, and directly on top of stucco old Fiberglass batt insulation&...
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August 7, 2015
Hi, I need my attic insulated to R50 – (Currently is R10 or R12). I want cellulose. I also need to install 2 ceiling to roof exhaust vent systems (2 upstairs bathrooms). There have...
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February 28, 2012
Hi, I'm in the Retrofit program (home energy use reduction improvements) and need the following done (completed) well before March 31st, 2012 :) 1. Toilet replacement - ...
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February 25, 2012
Hi, I live in Winnipeg Manitoba so have extreme cold and heat conditions. I have been researching replacement of many of my windows which are approximately 30 years old and am getting varied advice on ...
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January 23, 2012
I saw a program awhile ago showing a water treatment thing where water from showers and sinks goes down the pipes and goes into some kind of contraption that chlorinates the water and then the water is re-circu...
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January 13, 2012
I just installed our first LED light bulb in our home. Yes the same idea as a LED flashlight that has many little bulbs. Those numerous bulbs make a bright light shine from your flashlight now work very well...
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January 22, 2012
Hi all, just wondering why there is so little activity in this section. Our government is willing to give us money to upgrade our homes yet there are no postings here that discuss any of the topics related ...
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November 2, 2011
I have a house that is more than 100 years old. There seems to be much debate about whether it is possible to insulate the stone/rubble foundation walls. Is it possible to use spray foam polyurethane insu...
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February 5, 2020
I have a wood burning fireplace in our livingroom that is never used. I would like to convert it to a Electric Thermal Storage unit with an Electric Fireplace front. The stored energy would be used to heat t...
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August 27, 2011