by Lyn Beinat | 13 Aug, 2020 | Cooler House, Energy Efficiency
Insider secrets # 17 Pergolas Provide Protection From The Sun. How Good Is Yours? We are growing a grapevine over our pergola in order to keep it beautifully shaded in the summer which makes space much more usable. We have fitted stainless steel wires through the...
by Lyn Beinat | 13 Aug, 2020 | Cooler House, Draught Stopper, Energy Efficiency
Insider secrets # 16 Get More Shade When You Need It Your home will never be cool in summer without effective shading. Because every home is different it may not be possible to implement the most effective shading options. Basically, there are three different ways...
by Lyn Beinat | 13 Aug, 2020 | Cooler House, Draught Stopper, Energy Efficiency
Insider secrets # 15 Don’t Get Conned By Your Air Conditioner. It Works For You… Remember! Split systems can be amazingly efficient heaters and coolers, but one thing that makes them less efficient is when they get dirty; as they’re continuously pumping air,...
by Lyn Beinat | 21 Oct, 2019 | Cooler House, ecoMaster Home, Thermal Efficiency, Windows
Renshade Roller Blinds The blind that you see behind me is a Renshade chain pull blind. Renshade is this material that you see. It’s reflective on both sides, it’s got little holes in it, and it’s amazing at stopping the heat. In particular, it’s great for western...
by Lyn Beinat | 21 Oct, 2019 | Cooler House, Draught Stopper, ecoMaster Home, Energy Efficiency, Thermal Efficiency, Warmer House
Draught Proofing the Living Room The journey really started with draught-proofing. In the living room, it turned out that there were a lot of draughts. We didn’t really think that it was a draughty place, but when you look carefully, there was quite a lot to do....
by Lyn Beinat | 10 Jun, 2019 | Cooler House, Energy Efficiency, Thermal Efficiency, Utility Bills
A well-planned home retrofit plan that puts your comfort and financial situation first can improve the quality of your life for years ahead. Here are five good reasons why upgrading your insulation and draught proofing your home is the most sensible thing to do in...
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