Tuesday, May 5, 2015
Oak Dappled 84 Acres of Rolling Hills- Horse Property Now Available
See the developers offering and schedule for submitting offers here: http://gentlehillsranch.com/
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Energy Saving Tips for a Home Office: Burbank Realtor Green Tips
The Best Burbank Realtor says there are ways to cut your energy consumptions if you work from home.
Switch off computers or to use the standby mode and consume less than 100% power. Consider Energy Star rated new equipment.
Use power strips for equipment to switch these off completely instead of leaving them plugged into an outlet.
Use a laptop instead of a desktop and an LCD instead of a CRT monitor. Both consume one-third the power.
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Change incandescents to compact florescent bulbs. For halogens, get the CFL versions which consume 25% less power. Use lamps and switch off lights when not in use.
Lower the thermostat by 10 degrees during the day and use ceiling fans and portable heaters to save on heating and cooling costs.
Switch off computers or to use the standby mode and consume less than 100% power. Consider Energy Star rated new equipment.
Use power strips for equipment to switch these off completely instead of leaving them plugged into an outlet.
Use a laptop instead of a desktop and an LCD instead of a CRT monitor. Both consume one-third the power.
Image via WikipediaChange incandescents to compact florescent bulbs. For halogens, get the CFL versions which consume 25% less power. Use lamps and switch off lights when not in use.
Lower the thermostat by 10 degrees during the day and use ceiling fans and portable heaters to save on heating and cooling costs.
Friday, December 31, 2010
Electric Fire Prevention: From The Best Burbank Realtor
A Burbank Realtor will say know the warning signs of electrical fire to prevent disasters in your home.
Old electrical systems that handled less amps can lead to fires. Signs of inadequate power in
Image via Wikipedia a house include tripping circuit breakers and blown fuses. Aluminum wiring was used in homes built in the 60’s and 70’s and are susceptible to overheating.
Get an arc-fault circuit interrupter which senses when current veers of its path and shuts down the circuit breaker before overheating.
Substandard electrical components like those sold cheaply at a flea market can cause electrical fires. Look for the Underwriters Laboratories seal and go to reputable retailers only.
Make sure your home has a fire extinguisher rated A-B-C to be effective against all kinds of flames.
Old electrical systems that handled less amps can lead to fires. Signs of inadequate power in
Image via Wikipedia a house include tripping circuit breakers and blown fuses. Aluminum wiring was used in homes built in the 60’s and 70’s and are susceptible to overheating.Get an arc-fault circuit interrupter which senses when current veers of its path and shuts down the circuit breaker before overheating.
Substandard electrical components like those sold cheaply at a flea market can cause electrical fires. Look for the Underwriters Laboratories seal and go to reputable retailers only.
Make sure your home has a fire extinguisher rated A-B-C to be effective against all kinds of flames.
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