Houston Decorator | March 8, 2011
Recently conducted research in a lab has found a new way that we can incorporate solar cells. Basically the technology put in simple terms is “stretchable solar cells”. Unbelievable? Yes it is, but it’s possible. The creator likes to call it the “super skin”. Besides being stretchable they are flexible too. They can be stretched [...]
Houston Decorator | February 8, 2011
When it comes to electricity there are many types used today in our modern world. While most still comes from power plants generated from petroleum or coal, there are other alternatives such as solar and wind power electricity that are coming increasingly popular as talk of ozone issues and global warming have come to the [...]
Houston Decorator | February 8, 2011
There are many different types of heaters available for heating both small and large areas of a home, garage, or even the porch outside. A consumer can choose from electric types to gas types. The basic electric heater, of course, operates on electricity. The type of units available range from smaller portable heaters that run [...]
Houston Decorator | February 7, 2011
With the economy the way it is these days, people everywhere are looking for ways to save on their monthly expenses. Although energy costs may seem like a necessary evil that’s next to impossible to change, there are measures you can take to reduce their overall impact. The following are a few ways you can [...]
Houston Decorator | January 14, 2011
Would you like to take advantage of home solar power but don’t want to invest thousands in having solar panels installed? There is another option available to you and that is to make your own. Hundreds of thousands of people around the world have built their own DIY solar panels and now you can too! [...]
Houston Decorator | January 6, 2011
In order to have an energy efficient home, it’s important to look at all of the aspects that come together to create your house. This includes the walls, floors, ceiling, roof and insulation. Most homes have blown cellulose in the walls and fiberglass in the attic to help prevent heated and cooled air from escaping. [...]
Houston Decorator | January 3, 2011
Remember the good old days? You know, the ones that the wiser generation always reflects upon? When they talk about the sultry summer days, just remember that they may have been extra hot because of the type of attic insulation that was used “back in the day”. Find out how you can top the memories [...]
Houston Decorator | December 22, 2010
According to the statement, the capacity of the solar energy will be 20GW to 25GW in the next year all over the world, but the demand is about 15.5GW to 20GW. The supply will exceed the demand in the next year. What is more, the price will be influenced by the reducing subsidy. This price [...]
Houston Decorator | December 14, 2010
In a bitterly cold winter, you have to be smart to keep your heating costs from breaking the bank. Thankfully you don’t have to fight this battle alone. There are numerous methods to keep the cold air from seeping in and the hot air from getting away. Installing some aluminum insulation in your home is [...]
Houston Decorator | November 30, 2010
The act and growing appeal of going green and offering up an incredibly popular trend these days which allows for something of a more robust and incredible appeal for many. The drainage of natural resources throughout the globe is something that has spawned an incredible revolution of modes of living. With such demands placed on [...]