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New Phillips LED bulb excels in energy efficiency

woodrow — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 22:51:10 +0000

Energy efficiency in household lighting continues to advance in the green commercial marketplace. Royal Philips Electronics has launched sales of the world’s first light-emitting diode (LED) product designed to replace the conventional 75-watt incandescent bulb. The manufacturer claims that, in using only 17 watts of electricity, the Philips AmbientLED 17 produces 1,100 lumens of light. The [...]

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Sustainability Begins at Home

woodrow — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 16:33:25 +0000

Want to reduce your carbon footprint? If you’re remodeling, adding rooms, or improving your home for a future sale, remember that many green homes are drawing higher prices. The National Trust for Historic Preservation—the nonprofit that helps to preserve historic American homes and neighborhoods—now offers simple tips for cutting energy use and curbing household emissions. It’s [...]

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Dimmers for Home Lighting

woodrow — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 21:22:09 +0000

I used to question the efficacy of lighting dimmers in reducing energy costs. I knew, from my own experience, that keeping all your bulbs at full power can add to the air conditioning costs in your home. So I checked it out this week with Popular Mechanics and found that the semiconductors in dimmers keep [...]

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Lighting Up Your Kitchen

woodrow — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 19:03:34 +0000

From energy-saving bulbs to recessed fixtures to pendants, there are nearly limitless solutions for putting light where you need it most in the kitchen. Lighting can be decorative, completing a theme or décor, or it can be functional, brightening up workstations and cook centers in your kitchen. There are even ways you can combine elegance, [...]

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New Year’s Remodeling Resolutions

woodrow — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:23:14 +0000

As the winter months advance, we’re all making resolutions for the New Year. Not all of them are about personal habits that need changing. Home repair buffs and gardeners all look toward the new slate of months as an opportunity to begin and complete projects we’ve only daydreamed of undertaking. You might begin drawing plans for [...]

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New Year's Remodeling Resolutions

woodrow — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:23:14 +0000

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More Green Remodeling Ideas and Products

woodrow — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 19:55:20 +0000

The use of natural elements in home remodeling and energy-efficient products are more than a passing fling. Homeowners are looking at protecting their investment and the environment at the same time. And while some so-called “green” lighting and flooring products can warm up the atmosphere of your home, they can help you save money on [...]

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