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R-Value What does it mean?
R-value is an important number when it comes to deciding on what type of insulation to install in your home. What Is Insulation R-Value? Insulation is rated in terms of thermal resistance, called R-value, which indicates the resistance to heat flow. The
07-10-2008 Tags geothermal energy, home insulation, insulation, natural gas

Our Old furnace
Here are some pics of the old furnace whose days are numbered   Related EntriesWhy this blog-Or boy do I hate to hear the furnace turn on Finished insulating the attic Insulate Windows to Lower Heating Costs: About Insulation
12-31-2007 Tags geothermal energy, solar power

Finished insulating the attic
Well after several weeks and was finally able to get a Saturday and finished putting in the insulation.  We now have I am estimating R-45 or 50 now in the attic.  Hopefully this will lower our bills even further in conjunction with the hybrid heat s
12-30-2007 Tags geothermal energy, home insulation, insulation

Insulate Windows to Lower Heating Costs:
As natural gas and fuel oil prices continue to rise, so does the cost of heating your home every winter. With some basic improvements, you can combat these climbing costs, and make your home more comfortable at the same time. Window insulation is one type
12-30-2007 Tags alternative energy, geothermal energy, heating and cooling, hvac