When many people think of passive solar homes, they think of homes with low heating bills. However, you can use your passive solar elements to keep your home cool as well. Whether you are designing a new home or trying to make your air conditioning costs cheaper on your existing home, here are some tips to help you out:
1. Install Window Awnings and Window Coverings
If you have large north-facing windows, they should draw in as much sunlight as possible during the winter when the sun is slightly lower.…
The majority of people live in a property which will need painting. At various times throughout a building’s life, the exterior will become faded and flaky. The interior may not suffer so badly and may be repainted on a whim rather than a necessity. Painting is a task which appears very easy to do and most DIY minded people will achieve a decent result. However, sometimes professional painters are the only way to go.…
If you’re looking for an affordable but effective way of cooling various rooms in your home, you may want to consider a split system air conditioning system. This type of system is commonly used in hotels as it cools one large room or space at a time, but isn’t the same as a window air conditioner. A split air conditioning system has one unit that is connected directly to tubing that runs outside the home, unlike a central unit that requires ductwork around your entire home.…
