http://gimiq.com/ Recent bookmarks posted to gimiq.com 60 http://www.heatcoolandinsulate.com/insulation/r-value-what-does-it-mean-18.php 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 jeffx Mon, 21 Jul 2008 11:03:41 +0000 airconditioning hvac http://www.heatcoolandinsulate.com/blog/why-this-blog-3.php I have been a huge proponent of spending as little as possible for utilities in my house. Our last house which we just moved out of was extremely easy on the budget even during the coldest months and high natural gas prices. Our new house has a big app jeffx Wed, 02 Jan 2008 13:01:01 +0000 hvac http://www.heatcoolandinsulate.com/insulation/insulation-4.php Yesterday I started insulating the attic. What fun!!! As my home inspector said - it has some insulation, less than adequate - so that is where i begin my quest of lower energy bills. I started out with as much R-30 insulation as I could fit in my v jeffx Tue, 01 Jan 2008 09:01:09 +0000 geothermal energy heating and cooling hvac solar power http://www.heatcoolandinsulate.com/blog/8-8.php The heating and air-conditioning guys finished up our new hybrid heat system from Carrier today. They did a wonderful job and did a very nice job of cleaning up after they got done. The system is running as advertised, since the temperature is above 30 h jeffx Mon, 31 Dec 2007 13:01:18 +0000 alternative energy hvac insulation natural gas weatherizing http://www.heatcoolandinsulate.com/blog/today-we-put-in-a-new-system-5.php Well the day has finally arrived! Our new Carrier Hybrid Heat system is being installed. The old Singer unit that was about 60% efficient is out the door. Related EntriesFinished insulating the attic New Hybrid Heating and 19 SEER A/C Why this blog-Or boy jeffx Mon, 31 Dec 2007 11:01:10 +0000 home insulation hvac solar power http://www.heatcoolandinsulate.com/insulation/finished-insulating-the-attic-9.php 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 jeffx Sun, 30 Dec 2007 15:01:16 +0000 airconditioning alternative energy heating and cooling hvac solar power