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Solar collectors part 2.
October 30, 2009 – 6:24 pm | One Comment
Solar collectors part 2.

Solar Collectors
by Rich Schroeher     www.solarsaves.net
There are basically two types of collectors, flat plate and evacuated tube.
Within flat plate collectors most are usually glazed with a copper absorber plate. There are some collectors that …

October is National Energy Month.
October 17, 2009 – 8:25 am | 2 Comments
October is National Energy Month.

By Sean Lintow Sr.
SLS Construction Cullman County
Ok, I admit it, I had no clue and this is its 22nd year of it being observed. Obviously though I am not the only one, as one site …

Finding the best value in a thermal solar system
September 28, 2009 – 12:36 pm | No Comment
Finding the best value in a thermal solar system

Finding the best value in Thermal Solar
by Rich Schroeher     www.solarsaves.net
Part one of four
There is a lot of interest in solar these days. The recent spike in fuel prices and the desire to be …

Remodeling your Kitchen: Going Green – Why?
September 20, 2009 – 6:10 pm | One Comment
Remodeling your Kitchen: Going Green – Why?

Kitchen sustainability
By Sean Lintow Sr.
Going green with a kitchen remodel is a growing consideration for many homeowners. Why should you consider going green on your kitchen remodel? Well, besides being good for the environment, it …

Water Conservation/Retention Large Scale Water Conservation
September 16, 2009 – 10:27 pm | No Comment
Water Conservation/Retention Large Scale Water Conservation

Spend $2,200 now and SAVE $216 each year… ROI = 9.8%
Highlights
The typical American home uses 270,000 gallons of water per year – equal to about 5 swimming pools. Water costs about $1.50 for 1000 gallons, …

Remodeling your Bathroom: Going Green – Why?
September 3, 2009 – 4:18 pm | No Comment
Remodeling your Bathroom: Going Green – Why?

Green bath remodeling.
Written by Sean Lintow Sr.

Going green with a bathroom remodel is a growing consideration for many homeowners. Why should you consider going green on your bathroom remodel? Well, besides being good for the …