When it comes to efficiency, size does matter.by Ron Rothenberg, 4 Buyers Real Estate The heating systems in most homes I see are much too big for the job they have to do. If you have a boiler that's too large, it will cost you more throughout its shortened life. You’ll throw more up-front money
Want to save energy? Just add water.by Ron Rothenberg, 4 Buyers Real Estate An often-forgotten energy saver is plain old water, added to your home's air. Humid air will feel warmer on your skin than dryer air, partly because it slows the evaporation of sweat from your skin As they love to remind you repeatedly
to keep my heat from wanderingby Ron Rothenberg, 4 Buyers Real Estate Though I'm being pleasantly lulled by the warm weather, convinced that Spring is just around the corner, I concede that winter will soon be here. With winter comes high heating bills, which I'm thoroughly opposed to. Winter is bad enough without having to
By Dave Twombly As you you know my dear readers, my posts typically feature my (often flat) attempts at wit sprinkled with some lighthearted comments. As a new father, living in Cambridge, I like to share my experiences with you, both from my life and professional experiences. I want you to be entertained as well
Incredible shrinking insulationby Ron Rothenberg, 4 Buyers Real Estate I've been in thousands of basements over the years and I can tell you that a home with well-insulated heating pipes are rare. This winter with oil prices at record highs, it pays more than ever to insulate your heating pipes. In most homes, the uninsulated
Why two flushing choices are better than oneby Ron Rothenberg, 4 Buyers Real Estate Israel may be the land flowing with milk & honey, but it's not the land flowing with fresh water. The country faces chronic water shortages, and you can see innovative methods of conserving water everywhere. On a recent trip there I