President Ignores Michelle Obama’s Obesity Concerns
Well, despite Michell Obama’s concern for fighting obesity, the President ate at Mrs. Wilkes yesterday while visiting Savannah, Ga. I can’t blame the guy. In fact this might be the first thing we agree on. Mrs. Wilkes is something special, and should be visited by everybody at least once in their life. The problem is, it is definitely not the place to go if you’re watching it. Heck, I went there in 1993, and take a look at how I look now…
Where Do You Stand On The New Clean Energy Bill?
On Friday, the US House of Representatives passed the new energy bill. This has some huge ramifications for the way we build homes. Here are 3 important links for you to check out
Home Energy Solutions and BMC West Power The Austin Turfcats
Austin, TX – Home Energy Solutions and BMC West are proud to announce that the Austin Turfcats of the Southern Indoor Football League are their newest corporate partners. “Powering the Turfcats is very exciting for us,” says Steve Rosenbaum, BMC West’s Central Texas Regional Sales Manager. “We have extremely strong roots in our communities, stretching [...]
Shrink your Energy Bill, Save Money and Earn a Home Tax Credit all at Once
The Solex Attic Fan reduces heat gain! The Solex Attic Fan can vent up to 1,275 cfm of hot air during the summer. By reducing the amount of radiant heat that is conducted by the ceiling, heat gain within the interior can be dramatically reduced. Attic temperatures can reach 170° F or more in the [...]
So, What Exactly is "Green"?
There is a lot of confusion about what exactly constitutes “Green Building”. Builders and remodelers are faced with choosing between competing certifications such as the National Association of Home Builders’(NAHB) new National Green Building Standard, and the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED rating system. While LEED has been around for longer, it was initially designed [...]
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