October 2008

Five Things You May Not Know About Denver, Colorado

Friday, October 31st, 2008 at 5:37pm. 848 Views, 0 Comments.

When it comes to exciting and fun to travel to cities in the west, few locations can match up to all that the city of Denver, Colorado has to offer.  The city was built as a wild west town during the gold rush times centered around nearby Pike's Peak, but has grown to truly be one of the more well rounded metropolitan areas in the United States.  Denver is called the mile high city because it actually sits at exactly one mile above sea level.  The city offers a number of things to do that visitors from all over the country appreciate taking advantage of whenever they visit.  There is a great deal about this city that is known nationwide, but here are five things you may not know about Denver, Colorado.

Saving Energy in Your Denver Home

Tuesday, October 28th, 2008 at 7:29pm. 968 Views, 1 Comments.

Insulation

Adequate insulation is the most critical factor in saving energy in your home. Insulation is measured by R-value, a measure of the thermal resistance to heat flow through the material. The higher the R-value, the greater the effectiveness of the insulation material. The Department of Energy recommends minimum R-values for different regions of the country and different types of heating systems. For most of the country (all except the extreme South), you should strive to obtain the following insulation R-values in your home: Crawl space or floor: R-19; Exterior Walls: R-11; Ceilings or Attics: R-38. Following are some specific notes regarding insulation in each area of the home.

Attics: Along with insulating, make sure you maintain adequate…