Paulson Warns Against Banks Hoarding Capital One of the issues that has been contributing to a lack of liquidity in the financial markets is the fact that banks have been rather reluctant to lend to each other. Without banks lending to each other (and businesses and individuals, for that matter), the flow of capital has [...]
THE GENESIS OF SOIL.
September 15, 2008 By Leave a Comment
THE GENESIS OF SOIL Soil is not only a support for vegetation, but it is also the zone (the pedosphere) of numerous interactions between climate (water, air, temperature), soil life (micro-organisms, plants, animals) and its residues, the mineral material of the original and added rock, and its position in the landscape Soil mainly had its [...]
GREEN LOG Home & Lifestyle Awards: Sashco Sealants Nominated
May 2, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Sashco Sealants is nominated for the 2008 Green Log Home & Lifestyle Award given for excellence in providing environmentally sound home building and green living products that enable healthier homes and lifestyles.
Feng Shui Garden And Landscape Design
April 25, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Since most garden spaces and landscapes have predetermined boundaries, you typically must focus on what’s inside the garden rather than concerning yourself with the shape or dimensions of a garden area. This supports the spirit of Feng Shui, as it is the art of directing the energy of an environment. It’s less about creating a [...]
Energy Efficient Mortgage
March 19, 2008 By Leave a Comment
The Energy Efficient Mortgage (EEM) allows the borrowers to include the cost to upgrade the home to an energy efficient home. Thereby, the borrower lives comfortably and affordably in a home that uses less energy. And, we do our part to save our environment, natural resources, wildlife, habitat, and planet.
Would Your Home Be Restored To Original Condition?
March 7, 2008 By Leave a Comment
By Bradley Steffens When you have an automobile accident, the repair shop is required to restore your vehicle to original condition. That means using Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts, not after market or junkyard parts. It means straightening the frame to the original dimensions, down to the millimeter. It also means refinishing the vehicle with [...]
A Passive Solar House – Cool Climate Passive Solar Heating and Cooling Tips
February 24, 2008 By Leave a Comment
By Debra Anderson In any climate, if you’re thinking of going green, passive solar energy design is the best place to start. Affordable passive solar homes are easy to construct using the same basic materials as conventional housing. All it takes is a little thought and some clever manipulation of the sun and wind and [...]
Save Money by Upgrading Your Thermostat
January 31, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Latest News in Mortgages Home Loans – Jan 28, 2008
January 28, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Treasuries Rise as Stock Losses Fuel Demand for Government Debt Bloomberg – After the best annual start for Treasuries since 1998, investors are betting the highest-rated mortgage and corporate bonds … The so-called TED spread, the difference between what banks and the U.S. government pay for three-month loans and a gauge … European Money-Supply Growth [...]
The Essential Guide To Underfloor Heating
January 24, 2008 By Leave a Comment
By Penny Day There are many benefits of underfloor heating (UFH); there are no radiators to spoil the clean lines of a room, space can be saved by freeing up a wall that would otherwise need to be dedicated to a radiator, and floors are warm underfoot. UFH is also an extremely efficient way to [...]
