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In a previous post, we explored the benefits of using thermal mass inside a home to address the unique challenges of Bryan and College Station's hot and humid climate. This time, let's dive deeper into how specific design choices—like fireplaces, rock walls, and additional indoor elements—can enhance your home's efficiency and beauty throughout the
[et_pb_section bb_built="1"][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type="4_4"][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.2"] Appliances Buy energy star appliances. Use a solar dryer (clothesline.) Know what you want and where it is before you open the refrigerator. Use a carafe coffee system rather a burner system (better coffee and less energy.) Better yet make your own cold brew
We now provide an energy assessment with every Remodel project we do that is over $10,000. Doing this is such a no-brainer that we are making it an automatic part of our process. With relatively little effort, we can provide information on how to cost effectively reduce utility bills. Reducing monthly utility bills can be
green building Which is the least expensive energy retrofit? A. Installing solar panels B. Replacing existing windows with high efficiency windows C. Installing energy star appliances D. Sealing air leaksWhich has the highest ROI? A. Installing solar panels B. Replacing existing windows with high efficiency windows C. Installing energy star appliances D. Sealing air
The intention of using ceiling fans is to conserve energy. But there are three ways that ceiling fans frequently cause people to waste energy and money. The most common wasteful infraction is leaving the ceiling fan on when no one is in the room. Ceiling fans cool by moving air across the skin. If there
Construction during a home remodel in Bryan / College Station, by Stearns Design Build. Isolation is being added to the home to promote smarter heating and cooling. How can you affect the 29% +17% of Heating and Cooling energy use? Tip #5 Smart Heating & Cooling: This is the biggest chunk of your
Bathroom remodel in Bryan / College Station, by Stearns Design Build. Every bathroom we remodel has water conservation on our mind. How can you affect the 14% of energy used for Water Heating in your home? Tip #4 Conserve Water: Firstly, become aware of your overall household water use, and conserve water with
This week long blog series is to help you understand how your choices effect the efficiency of your home. It will take a look at a breakdown of annual energy use in an average home and offer suggestions about how you can reduce your overall use in each category. Today we discuss appliance use, and how you can save money and energy even with older appliances.
This week long blog series is to help you understand how your choices effect the efficiency of your home. It will take a look at a breakdown of annual energy use in an average home and offer suggestions about how you can reduce your overall use in each category. Today we start by looking at plug loads.
Let’s take a look at another vernacular house design and think about ways it relates to green home building for Bryan-College Station. Today’s building style under examination is the shotgun house.
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