New Brunswick Energy Efficient
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The New Homes Program was designed to promote the construction of highly efficient homes, thereby helping New Brunswickers:
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 SEAL UP THE HOUSEThe what, where and how-to of our complete vapor barrier installation.  INVEST IN SPRAY FOAM INSULATIONOur insulation project uses two kinds of foam. You may need both too.  MOVE THE STAIRSMoving a staircase? It's easy! Watch this step by step stair project how-to from top to bottom. (All puns intended!)  PILE ON THE INSULATIONLooking for ways to save energy? Home insulation should be high on your list of priorities. Get the facts.  ANOTHER STAIR STORYWe took out the stairs to the second floor, so now how do we get up there? A folding attic ladder supplies the answer.  TAP THE EARTH FOR WATERWe prospect for water by ancient means and lo! water appears. See it happening, step-by-step.  DOWNSIZE YOUR LIFEAre you serious about reducing your impact on the environment? Start by downsizing your home! See how I did it -- and why.  LEARN ABOUT SOLAR ENERGYIf you thought solar energy was only about solar panels, think again... and read this article by solar energy expert Michael Martinez. |
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...I clicked to your site and found a great wealth of information. I'm about the least tool oriented person there is around, but I'm passionate about many of the topics you write about. And I find the writing to be very well done and informative even for a non-handy person like me. Well done. Dean Prague, Czech Republic I would just like to thank you for maintaining this resource. It's essential that information about environmental issues are easily and broadly accessible. Steve United States Thank you so much for sharing your exquisitely well-told stories! I have spent the last 2 hours reading the whole saga, and I appreciate all of the detail that went into your decision making. I hope you are enjoying your green home with cozy surroundings and energy efficiency. CandiceUnites States Thank you for taking the time to write down your experiences. It is truly a valuable service. RajivUnited States Thanks for all the info on this site, it is very thorough. Marie United States Very well documented and I appreciate the work and the effort you have put into this. Brian Canada Hey! Just wanted to compliment you on your site! I'm a new, first time homeowner, with a dirt crawlspace and have searched for hours on how to set it up. Living here in Montreal, and the conditions aren't easy on a house and this site sure helped to answer some questions. Thank you for displaying your work and experience! Bannon Canada Have to say I absolutely love your site. Really complete, well thought out, and has me clicking from page to page... Marcus Spain |
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A few years ago, I bought this fixer-upper for $10,000. It had been vacant for six years, had no water supply, needed a new roof, and was likely to conceal an unsuspected number of nasty flaws. Don't believe me? See these "Before" pictures. My intention was to turn into as "green" as home as I could, within my physical, financial, and geographical limits – and to share this adventure with you, step-by-step and dollar-by-dollar. I'm not quite finished, but I do have a few "After" pictures to show. If you want to follow me on this exciting adventure, you can subscribe to this site by RSS feed -- see the box below the navigation bar on the left. |