Monthly Archives: March 2012

Home Energy Rating System – 723 Spring Street scores a 40!

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The lower a home’s HERS Index (Home Energy Rating Systems), the more energy efficient it is. A home built to code scores a HERS Index of 100, while a net zero energy home scores a HERS Index of 0. Each … Continue reading

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Ann Arbor launches comprehensive online information hub to promote energy efficiency and renewable energy

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a2energy is an outreach and education effort that aims to promote energy efficiency and the use of renewable resources to residents and businesses across the City of Ann Arbor.  A partnership between the City of Ann Arbor and Clean Energy … Continue reading

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Impact of Solar Panels on Electric Bills – FANTASTIC … Thanks DTE – Solar Currents

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This chart from the DTE Web Site shows my monthly electric bill for heating and cooling our house.  The right axis is Heating Degree Days which are a measure of how much (in degrees), and for how long (in days), … Continue reading

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Architects “Go-2-School” on 723 Spring Street’s Daylighting

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In 2009, several manufacturers including Kohler, Velux, Pella and KraftMaid collaborated with Go-2-School, Igloo Studios, Meadowlark Builders, The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and The United States Green Building Council (USGBC) to produce a professional videography of 723 Spring Street … Continue reading

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Whole House Solar offers good resales ROI

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Clark Howard recently wrote this article – “Whole house solar offers good resale ROI” I recently spent big bucks to install whole house solar at my home. At the time, I went on air making fun of myself talking about … Continue reading

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GREAT Home Picture Gallery … using Pinterest

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According to an article from Vinny LaBarbera of the Real Estate Marketing Blog, one of the most tedious forms of SEO is link building.  The article – Real Estate Link Building with Pinterest – discusses that getting a good amount … Continue reading

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Home, Garden and Lifestyle Show

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The home, garden and lifestyle show seemed to be well attended on Sunday afternoon.  I have attended this event for the four years that I have lived in Ann Arbor and have always been impressed with both the organization and … Continue reading

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Dexter devastation … lucky to live in a “bomb shelter”!

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Watching the early news reports of the tornadoes and devastation in Dexter tonight reminds us of how grateful we are for our cement house.  We hope that the families were able to reach safety in time.  There has been a … Continue reading

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Why Build Green

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Doug Selby from Meadowlark Builders spoke with Awakenings Magazine about the benefits of Building Green.  Green Building is a term that refers to methods that reduce resources used and improve the quality of life.  Green building professionals improve our homes … Continue reading

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Home Depot – LEED for Homes

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Good to see Home Depot supporting the                                              LEED for Homes Program.  This seems                                                    like helpful information for people                                                      remodeling or building new Leed Home Depot | LEED Home Depot. Related articles Finding Green Building Products Just Got Much Easier (leeddaily.com)

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