Houston Decorator | January 10, 2010
An electric fireplace heater is an easy and cost effective way to add welcome additional heat and a touch of elegance to any room.
What you won’t be getting is the smoke, potentially deadly CO2 fumes, and the mess associated with a conventional fireplace.
Prices for an electric fireplace start at $299 and can skyrocket to $2,300 [...]
Houston Decorator | January 9, 2010
In the 1970’s and 80’s Solar Energy first emerged as a potentially viable and cost-effective alternative to traditional heating sources such as fuel oil, natural gas, coal, wood, and electric. Unfortunately, these first generation solar collectors were expensive, inefficient, and delivered long payback periods and lower returns on the initial investment than expected.
In the following [...]
Houston Decorator | January 8, 2010
Air conditioning: On a hot day, some people feel like they would not survive without it. It does not only refer to controlling the temperature of an indoor area (cooling), though. It also refers to controlling the humidity and sometimes even the purity of the air in an interior. When you are cruising down the [...]
Houston Decorator | October 17, 2009
If you have an attic, then you need a attic fan. This is yet another good use for solar energy. Solar energy fit’s the bill for this job because it allows you to easily install a fan without the need for wiring or expensive electrical work and the rooftop positing is perfect for solar energy [...]
Houston Decorator | October 16, 2009
Selecting the right type of home heating system can be confusing. Here is a basic overview of the most common home heating systems.
Traditional furnaces
A furnace that is used for Home Heating system purpose draws the air from the home into a system of ductwork. Here the air is heated and regulated to the living [...]
Houston Decorator | October 15, 2009
The telescopic clothes airer expands to be filled and contracts to allow more space in cramped areas.
Wall mounted airers are set to become a standard part of home equipment. Modern home designers and builders are including laundry airers as a drying system. Among the items considered are solar heating, cavity wall insulation, double glazing, light [...]
Houston Decorator | October 1, 2009
The ancient Romans figured out how to keep their homes toasty warm long before Benjamin Franklin flew his kite and we got busy inventing ways to harness electricity for our comfort.
Roman architects designed a central heating system called a hypocaust. The word, hypocaustum means “heat from below.” The raised floors were held up by short [...]