Archive for August, 2008
Save Big On Energy Bills With Insulated Windows
We are all conscious of our monthly energy bills these days. We look closely at those news feature pieces which give us tips on cutting energy loss in hopes of realizing a savings next month. Get our weather stripping up to snuff, use energy conserving light bulbs and insulate the water heater. What else? Besides [...]
How A Flush Tank Works
The mechanics of the toilet are straight forward and simple, and have changed very little since invented in the early 1800’s. There are two main parts to a toilet – the tank and bowl. The tank houses the working parts of the toilet, and works as follows (with accompanying illustrations from yours truly):
When the toilet [...]
Green Architecture
Green architecture and sustainable design have become buzzwords recently, but few people really understand the full importance of these concepts. The benefits of green architecture are generally known. Everyone knows, for example, that if you use local materials that are produced in a way that is not environmentally hazardous, you can save a lot of [...]