The most common projects these days are smaller scale jobs that maintain a home's value and boost it's energy efficiency. Energy guzzlers like restaurant size appliances and 70 inch soaking tubs are giving way to less sexy eco-friendly upgrades. Practical long term improvements wins out over tacking on square footage with imposing entry halls and drafty great rooms that no longer adds instant value. Square footage is gone and energy performance is here for home improvements today.
The average american home is estimated to spend about 2000 dollars annually on energy.A few key green upgrades will save enough energy to pay for themselves within 5 years. A good way to start is to pay a few hundred dollars on an energy audit to assess how best to save on electricity, water and heating fuel. 5 figure upgrades like solar panels and geothermal heat is more affordable thanks to a 30 percent tax credit offered as part of President Obamas stimilus package plus many utilities and state governments are pumping up rebates as well.
Out is the big family/media rooms, in is the flex kitchen-intimate and functional. Out is the spare room, in is the boomerang room. Out is the big soaking tubs, in is the green shower. Summer months is the months that are best to plan these types of projects. Don't you agree that functional and intimate is better than cold and drafty? Of course you do. As they say in Hollywood, "that's a wrap."
Friday, January 28, 2011
Monday, January 10, 2011
Pre launch Malasia
There is a pre-release of a powerful new Web app provides information and tools to build a global business before making a decision about involvement. It is set to launch January 30, 2011. To register your interest http://www.prelaunchmalaysia.com/powerhouse56.
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Apple will release 3 versions of the Ipad2
January 2011 Apple plans to distribute 3 versions of the Ipad2 that will support WI-FI, UMTS and CMDA. Apple hopes to stay ahead of the competition while bringing in more profits with its latest upgrade of the Apple Ipad 3G. For those of us that loves to haul our laptops around, this can be a workable alternative. Just think staying in touch and getting work done or just having fun. Here is just some of the highlights.
The Safari allows viewing of the internet web pages in portrait or landscape. Email can be seen in a unified box or split-screen view. An expansive keyboard, has a vivid LED backlit. Open albums with a tap of your fingers. Videos can be seen in a 9.7 inch high resolution. The Youtube app makes videos easier to find. Maps and the other accessories include notes, calendar, contacts, multitasking and folders. Airprint lets you print photos, email, webpages and more. Airplay wirelessly streams music, photos, and video from Ipad to Apple TV. Don't you agree, everyone should have one of these? Less weight to carry would make things a whole lot simplier wouldn't it? Well, like they say in Hollywood, "that's a wrap."
The Safari allows viewing of the internet web pages in portrait or landscape. Email can be seen in a unified box or split-screen view. An expansive keyboard, has a vivid LED backlit. Open albums with a tap of your fingers. Videos can be seen in a 9.7 inch high resolution. The Youtube app makes videos easier to find. Maps and the other accessories include notes, calendar, contacts, multitasking and folders. Airprint lets you print photos, email, webpages and more. Airplay wirelessly streams music, photos, and video from Ipad to Apple TV. Don't you agree, everyone should have one of these? Less weight to carry would make things a whole lot simplier wouldn't it? Well, like they say in Hollywood, "that's a wrap."
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