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Does a programmable thermostat really save 20% on my utility bills?

— Brenda Nabors Brooklyn, NY

Steve Saunders

Answered by Steve Saunders

Irving, TX

TexEnergy Solutions, Inc

March 15, 2010

Does a programmable thermostat really save 20% on my utility bills?

— Brenda Nabors Brooklyn, NY

Answered by Steve Saunders on March 15, 2010

What is a good drought-tolerant turf suitable for the Denver, CO area?

— Cameron P Kruger AIA Denver, CO

Answered by Aaron Roy Coffeen on March 15, 2010

My floors were coated with oil-based polyurethane three years ago. Should I apply a low-VOC water-based coat over it or is offgassing done?

— Kim Stern Greenwich, CT

Answered by Bill Bradbury on March 15, 2010

We are having water pressure issues after repiping the entire house. How do we program the recirculating pump after the repipe?

— Arline Goeschel Las Vegas, NV

Answered by Bill Bradbury on March 15, 2010

Will I be able to combine the de-superheater on my geothermal heat pump with my solar water-heating system?

— Jesse Meyer

Answered by darren brinkley on March 15, 2010

We need a safe and effective way to insulate our basement concrete walls. Which wall stud configuration and insulation are recommended?

— Rachael Riverside, IL

Answered by adam hillhouse on March 12, 2010

Does priming and painting OSB help prevent offgassing?

— Kevin Hanrahan Smyrna, TN

Answered by Amy Green on March 12, 2010

I'm considering replacing my 40-gallon gas water heater with a tankless system in my Southern California home.

— steven Flanigan West Hills, CA

Answered by Gary Shlifer LEED AP+ H, LEED AP+ BD&C on March 12, 2010

I want to recycle my wastewater and harvest my rainwater. Can you help?

— Jonathan Redwood City, CA

Answered by Christian Kienapfel | AIA Architect | RA | LEED AP | Dipl.-Ing. Architekt (Germany) on March 12, 2010

We're beating every bush to find a good home designer very experienced in green design (and relatively nearby) to design a new home for us.

— Kathy S. Lititz, PA

Answered by Brian Creswell on March 12, 2010

How many watts are required for a self-sustaining house that relies on sunlight for heating?

— Sam Duluth, GA

Answered by Christian Kienapfel | AIA Architect | RA | LEED AP | Dipl.-Ing. Architekt (Germany) on March 12, 2010

I need a durable flooring for my kitchen. We have two large dogs. What would be the most durable?

— June Brookhaven, PA

Answered by Gary Shlifer LEED AP+ H, LEED AP+ BD&C on March 12, 2010

We just bought a new pillowtop mattress. What should we do with our old mattress?

— Michelle Owens Belton, MO

Answered by Kristina Hahn | AIA | RA | LEED AP+HOMES on March 12, 2010

I am looking for fabric to reupholster a couch. Is 100% cotton as durable as synthetic fabrics?

— Polly Scott

Answered by Kati Curtis on March 12, 2010

What type of professional should I hire to move from thinking to doing in the construction of a green log/timber home in upstate NY?

— Elizabeth Avery

Answered by Kristina Hahn | AIA | RA | LEED AP+HOMES on March 12, 2010

 

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