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Remodeling Costs

2010-2011 Home Remodeling Cost – Value Analysis

 

This chart compares the average cost for 35 popular remodeling projects in Los Angeles county with the value those projects retain at resale.


 

Top 9 Green Home Improvements

green home improvementsWhat are the low cost home improvements that can boost the resale value of a property? A green home improvement survey receiving responses from nearly 1,000 real estate agents and brokers nationwide, came up with a list of the top low cost Green Home Improvements that benefits homeowners when they sell their homes.

 

Considering A Solar System?

solar power home malibu california Considering Solar ( PV) System?

A typical cost of PV (Solar) System installation varies from $8.00 to $15.00 per watt. For a typical 2 kilowatts (2KW) installation , the total cost is usually around $20,000.00 to $30,000.00 ( grid tied system without battery storage).

Since PV systems are relatively expensive and have a long payback, it is wise to  spend your hard earned money on building performance / energy efficiency measures ( eg. improving insulation, sealing your home etc.) first, before jumping to solar installation. These measures will significantly reduce your electric load at a much lower cost than PV system. Once you’ve reduced you’re electrical load as much as possible with these basic improvements, it makes more economics sense to consider a smaller PV system.

 

Best Furnace Filter?

What is the best furnace filter for you?

Furnace filters are rated in MERV or minimum efficiency reporting value which goes from 1 to 16. Most residential filters range from 4 to 12 depending on the owners’ budget and how often do you change the filter.

Most of furnace manufacturers prefer are spun fiberglass filter with MERV 2 rating or higher. The reason is because they filter out large particles without restricting the systems maximum airflow. Sticking to the manufacturer’s specified airflow is critical for achieving energy efficiency and maximum life for your furnace system.

 

Pollen Proof And More...

  Pollen proof Screens

 Airborne pollen is the primary cause of seasonal allergenic rhinitis, also known as hay fever, which afflicts more than 40 million Americans and cost $7 billion in medical bills and lost productivity annually, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. Unfortunately , conventional window screens are no match for tiny pollen particles, which measure 10 to 1000 microns.

Pollen Tec is a woven polyester mesh was introduce to Europe two years ago and is now available in USA. Pollentec can block between 90%and 99% of common allergy –causing pollen such as birch and ragweed. It also reduces light and air movement by about 30%.

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