Compact Fluroescent light bulbs can dramatically reduce youe electricity bills. While the cost is typically higher than for incandescent bulbs, the savings in electricity is outstanding. The bulbs generally pay for themselves within six months.
They also help lessen global warming by reducing the electrical demands and therefore reduce the need to use excessive electricity. They use 75 percent less electricity than standard light bulbs and last approximately 10 times as long are regular bulbs. The bulbs are usually guaranteed for a minimum of 5 years, so be sure to keep the UPC bar code on the package along with the receipt.
Do your part to help conserve energy and protect the environment by investing in and installing compact fluoresent light bulbs today. Keep the earth healthy by switching to the new compact fluorescent lighting today. Karen
Monday, September 28, 2009
Winter Survival Blankets
Living in a cold region in winter has it's hazards. Being stranded during winter storms in the past, numberous people have suffered hypothermia and even death. It is totally unnecessary to be at risk. Keep in your vehicle multiple emergency survival blankets. They can be purchased at any sporting goods store, or sporting goods department and are typically under 5 dollars. They are currently available online from Marathon for $3.60 each.
http://www.marathonhousewares.com/site/catalog.php?pid=hw030011&gclid=CIbpovXik50CFR9N5QodVjHR7w
These survival blankets conserve up to 9% body heat and can be a real life saver. Do not be without them in winter. You may want to keep a few extra in your vehicle for fellow travelers who may also be stranded on roads closed due to blizzards or ice storms.
An alternative use for these mylar blankets is to cut them to fit your home windows and tape them in place. They will block the solar radiation (sunlight) will still allowing you to view the outdoors. They typically drop the temperature in a room by ten degress by blocking the heat of the sunlight coming through the glass. When you put them in place, you can feel the drop in indoor temperature immediately.
The only downside to putting this mylar on your windows is that from the exterior, it appears that you have aluminum foil on your windows. Many people put aluminum foil on their windows in summer to block the heat, but this is futile as the foil heats up when the sunlight hits it. Use the survival blankets instead. They can easily be removed in winter to allow the sun to warm the interior of your home and can be reusable.
By blocking the sun from entering your home in summer using mylar on your windows you will gain immediate energy savings. As well as the immediate cooling effect. And by blocking the sunlight from entering through your windows, you will protect your furnishings from sunlight exposure and damage from the UV light. Keep healthy, be safe.
Karen
http://www.marathonhousewares.com/site/catalog.php?pid=hw030011&gclid=CIbpovXik50CFR9N5QodVjHR7w
These survival blankets conserve up to 9% body heat and can be a real life saver. Do not be without them in winter. You may want to keep a few extra in your vehicle for fellow travelers who may also be stranded on roads closed due to blizzards or ice storms.
An alternative use for these mylar blankets is to cut them to fit your home windows and tape them in place. They will block the solar radiation (sunlight) will still allowing you to view the outdoors. They typically drop the temperature in a room by ten degress by blocking the heat of the sunlight coming through the glass. When you put them in place, you can feel the drop in indoor temperature immediately.
The only downside to putting this mylar on your windows is that from the exterior, it appears that you have aluminum foil on your windows. Many people put aluminum foil on their windows in summer to block the heat, but this is futile as the foil heats up when the sunlight hits it. Use the survival blankets instead. They can easily be removed in winter to allow the sun to warm the interior of your home and can be reusable.
By blocking the sun from entering your home in summer using mylar on your windows you will gain immediate energy savings. As well as the immediate cooling effect. And by blocking the sunlight from entering through your windows, you will protect your furnishings from sunlight exposure and damage from the UV light. Keep healthy, be safe.
Karen
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