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ArchivesSeptember 3, 2010Granite and Radioactive Kitchen Countertops
Now, we aren’t judging radioactive materials. If not for them we wouldn’t have x-rays, carbon dating or Spider-Man. We are merely suggesting that you limit their presence in your kitchen. One of the most interesting aspects of granite is that it is pulled directly from the earth. Unfortunately, uranium is often found in granite. As uranium decays it releases radon, the second leading cause of lung cancer. August 26, 2010Two Different Seasons, Two Different Energy Bills
Most Maryland homeowners vividly remember the blizzards which kept them inside last winter. They also remember the energy bills associated with record breaking snowfall. Those costs carried over to one of the warmest summers on record. Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE) named July’s record breaking heat as the culprit behind higher than normal energy bills. On the brighter side, researchers have predicted a far warmer winter this year. What does this mean for energy use in your home? Read more after the jump. August 18, 2010Long Windows: Heat MirrorOne of the biggest hurdles the developers of the Stealth Bomber had to overcome was the question of how to keep the pilot from freezing at such high altitudes. The solution was to incorporate Heat Mirror TM around the cockpit. This kept the heat generated by the computers, instruments and the human body inside the cockpit, while keeping the cold air out. In fact, in 1999 Popular Science Magazine named it one of the top 100 inventions of the past millennium. Like most technology, it eventually finds its way to consumer goods. Currently, you will find Heat Mirror TM technology in Long Windows. August 9, 2010The Difference of KryptonWhat is krypton? If you said Superman’s home planet – you get partial credit. On earth, krypton is a whitish, largely inert gaseous element used chiefly in gas discharge and fluorescent lamps. Its atomic number is 36 and you’ll find it on the far right of your favorite Periodic Table. Now with your chemistry lesson behind you, we’ll discuss the benefits of krypton filled windows. August 2, 2010Understanding Cash For Caulkers
I would like to introduce our first guest blogger, Houston Neal. Houston contacted me after reading one of our post about the Recovery Act. He recently wrote an incredible and detailed article about the “Cash For Caulkers” initiative and I wanted to share his work with you. Without further ado, ladies and gentlemen – Houston Neal. |
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