"Living With Ed" ....

SSimon · 09-08-2007, 12:09 AM

I'll probably be putting them on my to do list. Cost seems very reasonable and we truly do need more light in these two rooms. I'm a little uneasy as I've spent quite a bit of money on environmental upgrades for our house and as soon as I feel I've hit the end of my list, I add another upgrade. Most of the upgrades I've installed do not lend themselves to a healthy return on investment.

There has to be an end in sight.

mjms2b · 09-08-2007, 01:34 AM

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It's better this season than it was last season. It seems that his wife isn't quite as annoying as she was last season. What they probably thought would be cute bickering between them was unwatchable to me. This season, they seem to be spending more time on some really good tips. I loved those solar tubes that funnel light into the house during the day.

I wish the energy audit was more informative and comprehensive. I can't believe that what they audited was all that should be discussed in such an audit.
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MY DVR IS SET, LOVE IT.

Godiva · 09-08-2007, 02:23 AM

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I'll probably be putting them on my to do list. Cost seems very reasonable and we truly do need more light in these two rooms. I'm a little uneasy as I've spent quite a bit of money on environmental upgrades for our house and as soon as I feel I've hit the end of my list, I add another upgrade. Most of the upgrades I've installed do not lend themselves to a healthy return on investment.

There has to be an end in sight.
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LOL. I know.

Next: Tankless water heater.

Eventually. Insulate roof. Attic floor is already insulated. Then insulate floor (crawlspace).

I'm getting pretty near the end of the big stuff.

tripp · 09-08-2007, 03:44 PM

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I'll probably be putting them on my to do list. Cost seems very reasonable and we truly do need more light in these two rooms. I'm a little uneasy as I've spent quite a bit of money on environmental upgrades for our house and as soon as I feel I've hit the end of my list, I add another upgrade. Most of the upgrades I've installed do not lend themselves to a healthy return on investment.

There has to be an end in sight.
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Tear yer house down and build an earthship in its place.

Godiva · 09-08-2007, 04:24 PM

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Tear yer house down and build an earthship in its place.

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Personally, I see no point in tearing down my house and sending the remains to a landfill, only to rebuild with other 'garbage' to prevent IT from going to a landfill. Seems kinda stupid.

I'll just do the best with what I already have.

SSimon · 09-09-2007, 10:32 AM

Hmm. Earthship. I like it. One, out of five, of our rooms has passive solar orientation. I could shift four other rooms. I'd be all set and I'd stop whining about my gas bill to you folks. Too bad the skylights on my list can't act as passive solar implements. Posting this, I just thought of something. I better check about heat loss with these things!

tripp · 09-10-2007, 01:25 PM

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Hmm. Earthship. I like it. One, out of five, of our rooms has passive solar orientation. I could shift four other rooms. I'd be all set and I'd stop whining about my gas bill to you folks. Too bad the skylights on my list can't act as passive solar implements. Posting this, I just thought of something. I better check about heat loss with these things!
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Heat loss will be better with the tubular ones than traditional, I'm sure. They a lot surface area.

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SSimon Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: N/W of Chicago Posts: 1,266 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #4 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 3	I'll probably be putting them on my to do list. Cost seems very reasonable and we truly do need more light in these two rooms. I'm a little uneasy as I've spent quite a bit of money on environmental upgrades for our house and as soon as I feel I've hit the end of my list, I add another upgrade. Most of the upgrades I've installed do not lend themselves to a healthy return on investment. There has to be an end in sight.

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SSimon Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: N/W of Chicago Posts: 1,266 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #4 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 3	Hmm. Earthship. I like it. One, out of five, of our rooms has passive solar orientation. I could shift four other rooms. I'd be all set and I'd stop whining about my gas bill to you folks. Too bad the skylights on my list can't act as passive solar implements. Posting this, I just thought of something. I better check about heat loss with these things!