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Energy Efficient Home

Published on Nov 19, 2015

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ENERGY EFFICIENT HOME

BY ELLA JENKINS AND JOSHUA CHIO
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ENERGY HOGS IN YOUR HOME

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ENERGY COMPONENTS

HERE ARE 3 EASY WAYS TO SAVE ENERGY
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Windows:
Argon gas filled windows are excellent insulators and will keep your house the temperature you want it.

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PROS OF ARGON WINDOWS

  • Argon is completely harmless.
  • Installment companies are easy to access.
  • The windows are hard to break.
  • You will save money on your heating bill.
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CONS OF ARGON WINDOWS

  • It costs 1,000 per window.
  • The gas could leak over time.
  • The view may be slightly dimmer.
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WE RECOMMEND THESE COMPANIES

  • IGMA (613) 233-1510
  • Energy Star Windows (888)-782-7937
  • Best Buy Windows (214) 736-9971
  • Window World DFW (817) 293-9998
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Tree Shading:
Trees can make a big difference in your energy bill. All you have to do is plant them in the correct places so that they will work year round.

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PROS OF TREE SHADING

  • Easy to access companies.
  • The layout works all year round.
  • Trees help make the air fresher.
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CONS OF TREE SHADING

  • Cost of one large tree is $775.00
  • The tree could fall over on your property.
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WE RECOMMEND THESE COMPANIES

  • Texas Oasis (214) 350-0881
  • Golden Tree M. (972) 416-1799
  • Texas Tree Pro (972)-704-5356
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Insulation:
The scraps from denim factories are gathered up to form a denim insulation. The denim scraps are held together with a special type of glue.

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PROS OF DENIM INSULATION

  • It's made from 100% recycled material.
  • It's only $0.50 per square foot.
  • Rats hate the glue that it's made from.
  • Comes as a cool navy blue color.
  • The glue is enviormentally friendly.
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CONS OF DENIM INSULATION

  • Companies charge more than average to install.
  • The glue doesn't smell very pleasant.
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WE RECOMMEND THESE COMPANIES

  • Bonded logic (480)-812-9114
  • Lowes (800)-445-6937
  • Or you can install it yourself.
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If you're wondering what else you and do to save energy (and money) feel free to take a Home Energy Guide before you leave. Thank you!

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CITATIONS

  • "Texas Tree Selector." Texas Tree Selector. Texas A&M Forest Service. Web. 23 Jan. 2015.
  • "Natural Resources." : Nonrenewable Resources. 1 May 2011. Web. 26 Jan. 2015.
  • 10 Easy Ways to Save Money & Energy in Your Home." - InterNACHI. InterNACHI, n.d. Web. 23 Jan. 2015
  • WTB:. GE Appliances. Web. 23 Jan. 2015
  • GE Apliances, n.d. Web. 23 Jan. 2015

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