LEDs Make Christmas Brighter

   Chances are, if you live in the Annapolis area, you’ve noticed the same change that I have in your neighbors’ holiday light displays over the past couple of years. Traditional incandescent lights are being replaced far and wide by strands of brightly colored LEDs. LED holiday lights come in every imaginable color and bulb style, [...]

Radiant Barriers

Norman, Thanks for visiting my blog. In my opinion foil/air-bubble barriers are a poor substitute for conventional insulations like fiberglass. If your attic has R-38 insulation, draft stopping and an insulated access door you are most likely at the cost vs. return threshold for our climate.

Kohler Frameless Shower Door

Kohler, well-known to contractors and homeowners alike for attractive plumbing fixtures, has an interesting new frameless shower door product. It’s called the Minima and has a lot of attractive features that makes it a great option for those in the Annapolis area looking to make a small change in their bathroom while creating a big [...]

SmartScan Keyless Entry

Check out this new security gadget offered by Kwikset. It’s called SmartScan and it’s a deadbolt that provides keyless entry based on a fingerprint scanner. Up to 50 authorized users can use the system; the website even advertises “3 levels of controlled access.” The first is “Continuous Access” for the residents of the home. The [...]

Solar Attic Fans

The Solar Attic Fan is a simple and environmentally sensible solution that can save Maryland homeowners money. Powered completely by free solar energy, this sleek and efficient vent is both compact and quiet. Fully operational right from the box, it installs easily, with no electrical wiring, no expensive electrician and Annapolis City permits. And let’s [...]

Geothermal for Annapolis Homes

With many Annapolis, Maryland residents now focused on reducing their carbon footprint, there has been increasing interest in renewable energy. The advantages of geothermal energy are many. Geothermal systems in Maryland run clean and there is little or no reliance on power from gas or electricity. Geothermal energy will significantly reduce your energy bills and [...]

Take the Energy Star Home Tour

Take a room-by-room tour with ENERGY STAR and learn what you can do to save energy, save money and help protect the environment in your own home. Click on the image below.

Tankless Water Heaters

Tankless water heaters make a wonderful upgrade to your home. A tankless system will save you money and space. Go tankless! They don’t store hot water; they heat it on demand as you need it. Tankless water heaters are energy-efficient in large part because they have virtually none of the “standby” heat loss that is [...]

Tubular Skylights

Why tubular instead of traditional skylights? Tubular skylights emit more light than traditional skylights because of the high reflectivity of the mirror-like light pipe. Tubular skylights are far more energy efficient than traditional skylights. They are designed with a sealed shaft which minimizes the transfer of heat or cold into your home, a major plus [...]

Programmable Thermostats

Did you know that properly using a programmable thermostat in your home is one of the easiest ways you can save energy, money, and help fight global warming? An ENERGY STAR qualified programmable thermostat helps make it easy for you to save by offering four pre-programmed settings to regulate your home’s temperature in both summer [...]