Monthly Archives: September 2010

DIY water conservation

Posted on September 19, 2010 by Kevin Wilcox

How old is your home? To find out, take a look in your bathroom at that essential device that makes modern sanitation possible: your bathroom toilet. If your home was built before 1990, you’re quite likely to see something that … Continue reading →

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Here’s an interesting article on the state of Solar Power…

Posted on September 14, 2010 by Kevin Wilcox

Solar Power’s Price to Plummet Spurred by the Recovery Act, technological innovations will make renewable energy cheaper, government says. Source: ECOHOME Magazine Publication date: September 8, 2010 By Jennifer Goodman A new federal government report concludes that by 2015 the … Continue reading →

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EcoSmart 40watt equivalent LED bulb review

Posted on September 12, 2010 by Kevin Wilcox

Home Depot now has EcoSmart 40 watt equivalent LED bulbs in-store.  Having a light output of 440 lumens, these are 8 watt devices with a standard A19 profile.  They are also manufactured by Florida based Lighting Science Group through an … Continue reading →

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