Posted by blogs@bobvila.com (Dave) on under compact fluorescent lightbulbs, proven energy, karney, directi, mey, energy star, ups, plunge, regis, massachusetts | 
It's got a lot of higher-ups shaking their heads. Despite being proven energy and money savers and getting a big government push, sales of compact fluorescent lightbulbs (CFLs) have plunged. Sales have declined 25% nationwide from their peak in 2007 with sales in some regions diving 35-50% (here in Massachusetts!). "Based on additional data and analysis...it's apparent that the market is headed in the wrong direction," said Richard Karney of Energy Star. What's going on? Some speculate ...
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Posted by blogs@bobvila.com (Ben) on under participants skills, caulk gun, energy efficiency, sensibilities, stranger, volunteers, birds, massachusetts |
Most people care enough about energy efficiency that they'll make some changes to their own home to lower the bills a few bucks. But wielding the caulk gun at a stranger's house? Isn't that extremist? The volunteers at HEET don't think so. The Massachusetts-based organization combines weatherizing techniques and good ole-fashioned barn raising sensibilities to kill a few birds with one big good-will stone. Improve a home's energy efficiency? Check. Teach participants skills on said topic? ...
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Posted by on under science headquarters, orrin hatch, john kerry, clinical medicine, edward kennedy, medical treatments, provi, footing, democrat, sens, prayer, massachusetts, medicine |
The measure would put Christian Science prayer treatments -- which substitute or supplement medical treatments -- on the same footing as clinical medicine. The provision was inserted by Sen. Orrin Hatch (R) with the support of Democrat Sens. John Kerry and the late Edward Kennedy -- both of Massachusetts, home to the Christian Science headquarters.
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Posted by blogs@bobvila.com (Ben) on under rain hammers, flood warnings, forecasters, rk, related resources, new england, new hampshire, massachusetts, insurance |
No mistake about it, it's flooding season. As the rain hammers New England once again, forecasters have issued flood warnings for much of Massachusetts and parts of Rhode Island, Connecticut and New Hampshire. Is your home at risk for flooding? How can you tell? Can you get insurance? What are some flooding precautions you can take? How do you clean up after a flood? These are all important questions for any homeowner to be asking. We've compiled some key Flood-related resources ...
Tagi: rain hammers, flood warnings, forecasters, rk, related resources, new england, new hampshire, massachusetts, insurance
Posted by blogs@bobvila.com (Ben) on under rain storms, living room, flood, circumstances, massachusetts |
What do you do when your home has been flooded? We recently received pictures from a woman in Massachusetts whose first floor -- including her living room, kitchen and half bath -- were under 6 inches of water for over 24 hours following massive rain storms. She -- like many others facing similar circumstances -- is somewhat at a loss as to the next steps to take. So we have compiled some tips and links for anyone facing similar issues. Document the Damage: Fortunately, she took ...
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