We’re always tight on heating at home. Yes it goes on in the evenings – we don’t have our woodburner on that much unless it gets really cold. And the OH puts it on in the mornings, although I’d rather it wasn’t on as I’m often too hot when I first get up. But it g...
WINTER in Whitney Valley, Ore., brought a radical change in all my routines. Cutting the wild meadow hay I had irrigated into a heavy crop marked the beginning of my run toward winter. The contractor's crew baled the hay and hauled it down to the owner's home ranch. Riders brought ...
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1. Site the building carefully.Orient the building so as to minimize heat gain through east- and west-facing windows and all skylights, yet provide for passive-solar heating during the winter and year-round daylighting. Try to take advantage of existing trees on the building site.2. Use tr...
Keeping a Watch over Winter; A Project Which Pioneered the Way Homeless People Are Helped Will Again Open Its Doors for the Festive Period in Birmingham Today. Community Affairs Reporter Neil Connor Talks to a Woman Who Says She Would Have Died Had It Not Been for the Help She Received ...
When choosing what plant to grow indoors this winter, you can opt for low-light indoor plants that will survive in areas that don’t get as much light. Avoid drafts on plants indoors in winter When choosing where to put your houseplants for enough sunlight, it is important to be careful ...
Blocking vents and registers seems harmless, but it can wreak havoc on your HVAC system. When furniture or curtains obstruct airflow, your heating and cooling units struggle to stay within the desired room temperature. This extra effort means higher energy consumption. The system works harder than...
Once you become familiar with your fish and their basic needs, you’ll be well on your way to enjoying the full benefits of Living the Aquascape Lifestyle®. 1. Fish Need Clean Water Your pond water should always be clean-smelling and have good clarity. On occasion, the water might be...
In the first of his regular columns from ‘The Monocle Winter Weekly’ newspaper, our editor in chief Tyler Brûlé explains why the festive season is a time to…
Low air exchange rate in the heating season in a cold climate could increase the exposure to indoor allergens or adjuvant factors. This explanation is supported by the fact that we found a protective effect of frequent window opening for furry pet related symptoms. Prenatal PM2.5 and PM10 was ...