This month’s power bill: $13.61 Total energy used: 420kwh Total energy produced: 400kwh
Category: mechanical systems
heated tile floor
Finished installing resistance radiant heat cables to efficiently warm the entry way and upstairs bathroom. We’re planning to have travertine tile installed over top.
going ductless
Our old, gross, dust-collecting (and spewing) wall heaters weren’t cutting it as a primary heat source. We opted for a ductless heat pump system as our main heating, and cooling, system. We finished the install in 2011 and have been …
the new septic system
In preparation for the house addition, we spent the summer of 2012 tearing up our backyard and installing a new septic system.
Three more weeks for windows
We decided to use Penguin Windows, a Washington-state based window manufacturer for our replacement windows. All Penguin’s windows are custom made which takes 3-4 weeks. Beyond being the only local triple-pane manufacturer, they offer a lifetime warranty and a 40% …
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