Geothermal heating pumps have been around since the late 1940’s.  The increase in installation of geothermal systems can be contributed to homeowner’s wanting to decrease their energy usage due to the extreme increases in oil and natural gas prices over past recent years.  Geothermal heating and cooling system installation continues to increase by 15% each year.  New technology and improved equipment has al ...

There are several Green ways to deter ants in your home:  The best temporary fixes are bay leaves, peppermint (leaves/spray/tea bags), whole cloves, cucumber slices,  and powder (baby/talcum/chalk).    Put them anywhere you notice ants such as on counter tops, cabinets, and/or counter tops.   You can double up these natural items such as lining your cabinets near the doors with powder and then put a couple ...

Google reports two engineers, Edward Able and Erwin Schulze, invented the Mr. Coffee coffeepot in 1972.  It instantly heats up water so that people all over the world can have a cup of coffee nearly as soon as their feet hit the floor.  So, what took us so long to discover or invent the tankless water heater?  Why do we heat and reheat the same water over and over in a water tank if we are not going to take ...

With the current economy and the constant sway towards going “Green”, energy audits are becoming a maintenance must.   Energy audits may not only help you figure out ways to save money or to make your home more comfortable, but it may also save your life from CO2 poisoning or mold. There are a growing number of firms who specialize in energy audits, many of which are remodeling contractors.   A thorough ene ...