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[Energy Efficiency]
Sizing a new air conditioning system
Sunday, June 01, 2008
Looking at a new air conditioning system this year? Correct sizing matters a lot.
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, well over half of all HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) contractors do not correctly size heating and cooling systems.
The most common mistake is oversizing. This makes the new system more expensive to install, but also forces the syste...
[History]
Getting a tally on Iowa’s barns
Friday, May 20, 2005
Some new programs focus on the state’s agricultural treasures.
One by one, Iowa’s treasure trove of barns, those largely red or white landmarks, are disintegrating. Once they signified the location of a family farm. Now, as the rural focus shifts to larger operations, often a crumbling barn is the only sign of a time gone by. Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack has...
[Your Efficient, Comfortable, Safe Home]
Proper insulation pays
Tuesday, May 17, 2005
Consider adding insulation now for greater comfort this winter.
If you’ve never really thought about the value of insulation your home, perhaps it’s time you do. Insulation doesn’t really show—it’s not a glamorous or showy remodeling project like new flooring or light fixtures or appliances—but your comfort in your home will be greatly enhanced by choosing...
[Energy Efficiency]
Choosing a heating source for a remodeling project
Tuesday, May 17, 2005
If you are planning a building or remodeling project this summer, plan now for adequate winter heating.
Are you thinking of building a new home or remodeling your existing home this summer? If so, you might be faced with one or more of these dilemmas:
You plan to install a three-season porch and there will be difficulty adding a register from the existing furnace
You plan to install a pre-built or...
[Seasonal Topics]
Truffles in Iowa? Really?
Monday, May 16, 2005
Yes, the elusive delicacies often hide in plain sight.
Who knew that relatives of the treasured delicacies of Europe and of the Pacific Northwest also show up in Iowa?
Rosanne Healy, a research associate at Iowa State University in Ames, is well aware there is, because, in scouring sites all over Iowa, she identified 40 edible Truffles that are consi...
[Food & Nutrition]
New food pyramid personalizes choices
Monday, May 16, 2005
The change, however, is creating a problem for teachers.
The pyramidWhen the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) introduced its new “food pyramid” in April, it looked as if the old pyramid with horizontal divisions had been kicked over on its side to showcase a vertical approach. Each striped section gives specific advice about the kinds and amounts of ...
[Recreation]
Therapeutic horseback riding in Iowa
Monday, May 16, 2005
Individuals with disabilities work with horses to find a sense of achievement in mind, body, and spirit.
Therapeutic horseback riding has become a recognized national program for individuals with disabilities. The individuals work with horses to find new meaning, greater mobility and a sense of accomplishment in their lives. Studies have shown that individuals with disabilities who have participated in...
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