Wednesday
Tankless Water Heaters
The Bosch AquaStar tankless water heater is the exact reason that I cannot wait for my old water heater to die a painful and horrible death. What's so special about tankless water heating? Most people don't seem to know it, but tankless heaters save space, save energy, and can give you a ton of hot water that almost never runs out.Bosch has a model of the Aquastar, the 250SX, that can even give you enough hot water to supply two showers at the same time. It can run on either natural gas or propane.
It saves on energy, running from around 82 to 87 percent efficiency, because it has no pilot light that must stay lit at all times. It has temperature-limiting protection to prevent the appliance from producing water that's hot enough to scald. It costs about $950 and has a limited warranty that covers some of it for 12 years.
Now, if I could just get my old tank to keel over.
It. Just. Won't. Die.
It's been running for, like, 20 years and refuses to give up. Maybe I'll go kick it now...
If you're in the market for a tankless water heater, talk to a tankless water heater pro. Perhaps you'll find out it's the right product for your house. We've got a fast and easy way to find local service pros at ConstructionDeal.com.
Labels: Eco-Friendly Products, Green Products, Water Heaters
Tuesday
Recycled Jeans for Insulation?
Yes, it's possible to use old jeans for insulation!
One company, Bonded Logic, is using recycled denim to make a natural cotton insulation for homes.
Why bother? What's wrong with fiberglass? Well, fiberglass insulation is made up of tiny fibers (like asbestos) and chemicals - both of which can make their way down into your home (and your lungs.)
Over at Inhabitat, they've got a great article on insulation alternatives.
Also, the all-about-Brooklyn blog Brownstoner has a photo of the lead actor from the HBO series Entourage, Adrian Grenier, showing off his recycled denim wall insulation:
If you'd like to talk to an insulation contractor about installing recycled cotton or other green insulation alternatives, check out ConstructionDeal.com. We'll match you with 4 insulation companies. There is no obligation to hire any of them. But it will save you time from searching and talking to contractors that you have to look up in the phone book.
And if you go with recycled jeans for insulation? It could also save your health. What are you waiting for? Go green and get a quality product to insulate your home!
One company, Bonded Logic, is using recycled denim to make a natural cotton insulation for homes.
Why bother? What's wrong with fiberglass? Well, fiberglass insulation is made up of tiny fibers (like asbestos) and chemicals - both of which can make their way down into your home (and your lungs.)
Over at Inhabitat, they've got a great article on insulation alternatives.
Also, the all-about-Brooklyn blog Brownstoner has a photo of the lead actor from the HBO series Entourage, Adrian Grenier, showing off his recycled denim wall insulation:
If you'd like to talk to an insulation contractor about installing recycled cotton or other green insulation alternatives, check out ConstructionDeal.com. We'll match you with 4 insulation companies. There is no obligation to hire any of them. But it will save you time from searching and talking to contractors that you have to look up in the phone book.
And if you go with recycled jeans for insulation? It could also save your health. What are you waiting for? Go green and get a quality product to insulate your home!
Labels: Eco-Friendly Products, Green Products
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