Author Archives: rodney

200 mph wind gusts at N.C. mountain won’t be ‘official’

Posted on April 15, 2011 by rodney

200 mph wind gusts at N.C. mountain won’t be ‘official’ GRANDFATHER MOUNTAIN, N.C. (AP) — Wind gusts of at least 200 mph at the visitors center here won’t be accepted by some groups — including the National Weather Service — … Continue reading →

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Install low flow toilets and stop flushing your money away.

Posted on November 23, 2010 by rodney

Flushing isn’t something we think twice about. But installing low flow toilets in your home will lower your monthly water bills for years to come, making these low flush water saving toilets worth considering. Tweet

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“Because that’s the way we’ve always done it!”

Posted on October 10, 2010 by rodney

Does the expression, “We’ve always done it that way!” ring any bells? The US standard railroad gauge (distance between the rails) is 4 feet, 8.5 inches. That is an exceedingly odd number. Why was that gauge used? Because that is … Continue reading →

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Save Millions of Gallons of Fuel, and Billions Of Dollars!

Posted on October 9, 2010 by rodney

It’s past time to stop the insanity, known as Saturday Delivery of Snail Mail, Sure ,leave the brick and mortar local stations open for mail box pick up and drop off for the post office customer who needs that option. … Continue reading →

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Air Stratification

Posted on October 7, 2010 by rodney

Question – I was wondering if an engineer could resolve a debate I’m having with a friend. Tweet

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Do Your Ducts Leak? Yep you betcha !

Posted on October 6, 2010 by rodney

Despite the advances in heating and cooling equipment, heat loss from the average ducted air distribution system reduces the overall system efficiency by 30 percent. Research conducted around the U.S. leaves no doubt that forced air systems have serious problems. … Continue reading →

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Creating a “Sound” home!

Posted on October 5, 2010 by rodney

Your building has insulated walls, quality doors and windows, well insulated roof. You don’t hear any extraneous noises. No screeching tire noise from speeding automobiles. No noise from aircraft if you are close to an airport. Your peace is not … Continue reading →