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Renovation
fromApartment Therapy
1 week ago

My '80s Brick Home Is an Unexpected Sanctuary from the Australian Heat - Here Are the 4 Upgrades We Made

Upgrading insulation and airtightness transforms an uninsulated 1980s brick home in a hot, humid climate into a more comfortable, energy-efficient house prepared for rising temperatures.
Environment
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

Does turning the air conditioning off when you're not home actually save energy? Three engineers run the numbers

Letting a home warm while away and cooling later uses less energy than running air conditioning continuously, but depends on insulation, AC efficiency, and climate.
fromZDNET
1 month ago

Unplugging these 7 common household devices greatly reduced my electricity bill

Unplugging a single device may not yield significant savings, but unplugging multiple devices can collectively save you almost $200 a year, depending on local rates.
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Renovation
fromHomebuilding
3 months ago

IKEA moves into the UK home energy market with new heat pump range

IKEA introduces heat pumps in the UK to enhance home energy efficiency and promote sustainable living.
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