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For all those dying to read a nice, dry blog with some straight forward facts about smart appliances, you're in for a treat. I promise you won't be disappointed and hopefully you'll impress some friends with this fascinating appliance knowledge. REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERSProper placement in a home is integral to … (2 comments)
That's right! Green as in money, green as in golf courses and green as in energy efficient alternatives for desert living! The state of Arizona is going green! Those alternatives are right under our feet. With the cost of energy rising as fast as heat off the desert floor, it only … (1 comments)
All of my posts are about actual events with my clients. This one is difficult to tell; it is long and it was a powerful lesson to me of something I had never seen or heard of before. 
I recently read a post from Joslyn Panka's , where its seems their was a comment left on her blog suggesting she should stick to topic. I'm here to let you know that fitness has everything to do with Real Estate and life in general!For those of you who have ever struggled … (109 comments)
The U.S. Green Building Council defines a "green home" as one that incorporates features that resultsare as follows:
As I grab a bite to eat, A few thoughts came to mind that could be useful information.
Higher fuel costs will likely lead to higher utility bills for homeowners across the U.S. this summer. But improving your home's energy efficiency can be as simple as kicking a few bad habits and starting a few good ones: Take more showers. Showers typically use less water than baths. You … (3 comments)
Well I read an article in the Los Angeles Times yesterday and came across a small article on energy efficient refrigerators.
Refrigerator are amond the top three users of energy in your home, after heating systems and water heaters. Set your fridge at 38-42 degrees and your freezer at 10-15 degrees. (Test by putting a thermometer in a glass of water in the middle of the fridge for 24 hours. A thermometer … (0 comments)
So you are buying a new home? No one has ever lived in the home. Paint is fresh, carpets are clean. You expect that if a home is new there is nothing to worry about, right? Wrong. Some problems with new homes that I have seen as a home inspector are as … (3 comments)
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No-Cost, Low-Cost Money Saving & Energy Reducing Tips … (0 comments)
"Patience, persistence and perspiration make an unbeatable combination for success"
I understand that this will be more information than many will want to look at, but it's a detailed study with the conclusions explained and the source is very credible.
I've blogged recently about my move to a new company. I've been there just shy of a month now, and I feel so rejuvenated! In setting up my new digs, I've started a few new practices to help me grow, and to also help me run my business more efficiently.
The Energy Information Administration (EIA) has releases it's Short-Term Energy Outlook for April. It states that "Retail regular grade motor gasoline prices are projected to average $2.81 per gallon this summer, 3 cents below the average of $2.84 per gallon last summer, according to forecasts released today by the Energy Information … (0 comments)
LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. It's a Green Building Rating System designed by the U.S. Green Building Council, a nationally recognized benchmark for the design, construction and operation of high performance green buildings. Okay, that very official-sounding part is out of the way now. For more specifics from the Council, click … (1 comments)
New Year's Resolutions are fleeting notions. For 95% of the people who make them, by January 31 most have abandoned their primary resolutions or admitted defeat in the achievement of their goals. 
The radio program Living on Earth reported a recent poll that said Americans are as or more concerned with the environment as they are with terrorism. It seems everywhere we turn we are reminded that the world is focused on green. Go to the movies, drive past the car lot, pick … (7 comments)
"one energy saving bulb in every home in America could save the emissions of 800,00 cars" LA Times
It got me started....and working. Domino magazine in the March issue has a guy that researched the best of those bulbs they keep getting better and better. Warmer and more wonderful.
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A new generation of cook-tops that use induction heating technology puts an end to slaving over a hot stove.Induction heats faster, is easier to control, simpler to clean and safer to use. It also consumes 30 - 40 percent less energy than other cooking methods. Induction is done with magnets, It … (1 comments)
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(photo: Reuters) Global warming man-made, will continue -Yahoo! News A top U.S. government scientist, Susan Solomon, said "there can be no question that the increase in greenhouse gases are dominated by human activities." … (2 comments)
Want to increase your effectiveness? Kill the energy vampires!All of those things you are tolerating, including the clutter around you, drain your energy. They keep you from being able to effectively focus. If you think about each of those tolerations, those undone tasks, those ways you get distracted by something that doesn't … (4 comments)
This year these tidbits seem even more important. It has been cold and snowy not only here in Colorado, but across the country, from California to Maine. Here are a few ways to save on that sky high energy bill.•1. Buy a $50 programmable thermostat, and you'll never have to remember … (3 comments)
What comes to mind when you think of coal? Probably soot and grime... A new technology might just change that for the better!Energy demand, and pricing is skyrocketing. One of the least expensive sources of energy is coal. Up till now the emissions were enough to keep that inexpensive source of … (6 comments)
Let Legs lighten your Load!
California over the years has become a state that is dependent on thinking "outside the box" to meet the demands of residents in the state in regards to energy. So, what have we been doing for a few years now? A program called "Flex Your Power", which promotes the idea of … (2 comments)
Since winter is almost here, I thought some of you might want to test your knowledge with a few common energy conservation myths:#1 A common misconception associated with thermostats is that a furnace works harder than normal to warm the space back to a comfortable temperature after the thermostat has … (0 comments)
According to a Wall Street Journal article, The Shifting Calculus of Buying a Home, home prices are falling in many cities all across the nation. One other thing you might notice is that energy economy cities such as Dallas and Houston are not on the list. Austin Texas is also … (0 comments)
Searching for EcoBroker on Google is how I found Active Rain, a pleasant surprise and BONUS! There don't appear to be many EcoBrokers out there....yet. I took the plunge and am on track with their curriculum. The program focuses on energy efficiency and "green" houses. They have a wealth of links … (5 comments)
Do you know your feng shui element here is the link to find out which you are and brief description of how "you can capitalize on your DNA" as Suzee Miller puts it. Once you know the element click on the audio to learn more. Other benefits of this study of … (2 comments)
Maybe you’re like me and have been in the business for a while and had become complacent in the hot market we just went through, during which it was enough just to show up. Or maybe you’re new to the business and haven’t quite “made it”, yet. I’m betting that you … (4 comments)
Gruel that is! Here's a subject that I'm sure hasn't been beaten to death on this site! It's FOOD, Glorious Food!Tonight I ate at the Grand Lux, owned by the Cheese Cake Factory people. If you haven't had the pleasure of dining there, it's well worth the wait (sometimes over an … (5 comments)
Last night I saw a short story about a University of Illinois Professor who was turning PIG MANURE into crude OIL.Yup. Right here in Illinois. We grow tons of corn and soybeans, which the piggies love. They in turn, become a machine turning out crude...well, manure.Now, this professor has set up … (4 comments)