Efficient energy use Archives | Domicile Consulting LLC

Zen and the Art of Home Inspecting: Pursuing Non-Attachment

Home InspectionsAttached garages, Built-In Garage, detached garage, DIY test, do-it-yourself test, Efficient energy use, Energy, Energy audit, exhaust fans, fire in a garage, fireplace, Garage, Home Energy Audit Chicago, home inspections near me, toxic smoke, water heater

Now, I’m not a card-carrying Buddhist but I’ve read a bit about that wisdom tradition and I admire its practitioners. I am though a card-carrying home inspector and have been one for about 20 years. Over those two decades, I’ve noticed that some of the principles of the Dharma (Buddha’s teachings) can be applied to the process of inspecting homes. One of those principles, non-attachment, means that one should not attach oneself to outcomes, to fame, to fortune, to pleasure, etc. lest this lead to Dukkha (usually translated as suffering or dissatisfaction).
…

A Chicago Alley Tale

2 CommentsHome Inspections, Real EstateChicago Condo Inspections, Chicago Home Inspection, Chicago Transportation, Efficient energy use, New Construction Chicago, real estate inspection

chicago

If you live in or around Chicago then you know that a huge ‘buzz’ in the real estate industry lately is the new ‘606 Trail’ aka ‘Bloomingdale Trail’. It’s a section of an abandoned railroad line that has been converted to a very pleasant hiking/biking trail. If you live in or around Chicago you also know that our politicians have a long history of taking advantage of real estate opportunities.…

5 Tips To Help You Save Energy

Tips & GuidesChicago Energy Audit, Efficient energy use, energy efficiency, Save Energy

Most people don’t know how easy it is to make their homes run on less energy, Drastic reductions in heating, cooling and electricity costs can be accomplished through very simple changes, most of which homeowners can do themselves.
…

Fall Energy Saving Tips

Seasonal InformationEfficient energy use, energy efficiency

About 80 to 85% of the energy used for washing clothes is for heating the water. There are two ways to reduce the amount of energy used for washing clothes – use less water and use cooler water. Your clothes will be just as clean as using warm, or hot water and you’ll save money by not heating water to wash clothes. Costs are 26¢ per load using hot water and 11¢ per load using warm water.…
Read More

Reduce Your Need for Air Conditioning

Tips & GuidesAir conditioner, Air conditioning, Efficient energy use, Energy conservation, energy saving tips, Humidity, Temperature

The less demand you put on a system, the less energy you’ll utilize and the longer your unit will last. There are several ways to do this:…

Home Energy Audits

Home InspectionsChicago Home Energy Audit, Conservation, Efficient energy use, Energy, Energy audit, Energy conservation, Technology, Thermographic camera

A home energy audit is the first step to assess how much energy your home consumes and to evaluate what measures you can take to make your home more energy efficient. An audit will show you problems that may, when corrected, save you significant amounts of money over time. …