Reuse. Rehabilitate. Restore. Architectural salvage and repurposed pieces for the home.
A venting toilet that doesn’t stink. Why didn’t they think of this years ago?
It seems simple enough. Instead of (or as well as) having an exhaust fan in your ceiling, the dual purpose fan pulls exhaust directly from the bowl. It also pull humidity out of the bathroom.
As if that wasn’t enough to get anyone whose sh*t stinks on board, the Ventex is also a water saving system.
Starts at $519 for the complete system. Think about how much you’ll be saving on matches, candles and deodorizers.
About 5 years ago when we still owned the Kingston house, we made an attempt at making the heating system more energy efficient. Not such a difficult task considering the home had electric baseboard heating.
We had a lovely stone fireplace in the living room and a wood burning stove in the basement that we used regularly as weekenders. Once we moved up there full time, chopping wood got old fast and we noticed a constant draft from the flue.Continue reading Alternative Heat Sources
Trust me on this one. You’re never prepared for the day your boiler breaks down. It will be the coldest day of winter and you’ll be freezing your arse off. You’re going to put in ANY boiler the heating contractor can get you ASAP.
Do your research! Bookmark this page. Compare boilers now so you know which one you may want to go with when that dreadful day comes. Because unless you have a new boiler, it will come, my friend. Oh, it will come. And you’ll be sorry if you don’t heed my advice.Continue reading Read This Now! Energy Star Boilers