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Comment on Minimizing Home Repair Costs by Ariel West

Ariel West — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 19:01:56 +0000

dont forget to get pink hard hats …

what more can i say… IMHO

Ariel

Comment on Going Green without Spending Green by harvardtohardhat

harvardtohardhat — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:42:02 +0000

Hi Barbara!

Below is a list of appliances and average span (in years) According to the National Association of Home Builders. Of course, they vary depending on the appliance:

Exhaust Fan 10
Compactors 6
Dishwashers 9
Disposers, Food Waste 12
Dryers, Electric 13
Dryers, Gas 13
Freezers 11
Microwave Ovens 9
Ranges, Electric 13
Ranges, Gas 15
Range/Oven Hoods 14
Refrigerators, Compact 9
Refrigerators, Standard 13
Washers 10
Water Heaters, Electric 11
Water Heaters, Gas 10
Air-Conditioners, Room 10
Air-Conditioners, Unitary 15
Boilers, Electric 13
Boilers, Gas 21
Dehumidifiers 8
Furnaces, Warm-Air, Electric 15
Furnaces, Warm-Air, Gas 18
Furnaces, Warm-Air, Oil 20
Heat Pumps 16
Humidifiers 8

If your appliances are within this range, many sources do recommend replacing them given the long-term energy efficiency payback (about 30% in energy savings per month).

Comment on Going Green without Spending Green by Barbara

Barbara — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:17:09 +0000

Question, you talk about Energy Star applicances saving on the cost of electricity, what is the average life of an applicance today, and does it make sense to replace all older appliances in the home?

Thank you.

Comment on Going Green without Spending Green by harvardtohardhat

harvardtohardhat — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 17:44:28 +0000

Hi Terry,

“Great Stuff” is a foam sealant that stops drafts by filling, sealing and insulating cracks and openings around doors, windows, plumbing and other areas where heat or cool air can escape from your home. The material expands to take the shape of cracks and voids, forming a permanent and airtight barrier that is both cost-effective and energy-efficient. While the product is economical and easy to use, there are different varieties depending upon the type of area you are treating – one for large gaps, one for small gaps & cracks and one for doors & windows. It is easily found at do-it-yourself retailers and hardware stores.

Hope that helps!

Comment on Going Green without Spending Green by terry

terry — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 00:10:58 +0000

hi patti,

great job on the blog! keep up the good work!!

can you tell me more about the “great stuff” product you refer to? it sounds like something i’d be interested in.

terry

Comment on Negotiating Insurance Claims by Loveblog

Loveblog — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 05:41:04 +0000

Thanks for visiting my blog. Yours is pretty interesting too!

Comment on The book by Marion

Marion — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 15:56:23 +0000

Hi Patti,

I can’t wait to read your book – this will come in very handy to anyone who needs their homes, condos, or whatever else repaired.

Thank you so very much – I can’t wait until it is published.

Comment on Preparing for Home Disasters by Bayou Woman

Bayou Woman — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 14:48:25 +0000

Hi. Thanks for visiting my blog at Bayou Woman! I don’t have a lot of time on this borrowed computer internet, so I have to be brief. Did you flood from Katrina? Meaning, are you in S. La.? And you wrote From H to H, and is it a book? Where can I find it? I will not be able to return to my flooded home this time, and I am in a quandry as to what I can affordably do. How can we get together? I’m not sure I could afford your services, but I could buy your book for sure!!! Please write me at my email captainwendy@wetlandtours.com and I should have internet by the 15th. Thanks so much!
Wendy aka Bayou Woman

Comment on The book by Talula

Talula — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 14:11:37 +0000

Thanks for stopping by my site and offerring your experienced help and information on disaster recovery dealing with insurance and contractors.
Funny that you left the comment when you did; as I was about to delete those posts. I figured they weren’t going to help anyone & didn’t really fit into my normal subject matter of Children’s Books. Now I think I’ll go back and revise them to include a reference to your site and leave them up so someone might find a useful source to help rebuild. Thanks for injecting a little hope, Patti! Talula

Comment on The book by Tamara

Tamara — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 15:56:33 +0000

Patti – The list of questions to ask references was very helpful. It provides a way to break down the basic “I would recommend this company.” It gets deeper to the details you need to know to make the decision that’s best for your project. I look forward to having the book on my shelf, so whenever I have questions about home projects, it will be there to answer them.