[Recreation]
Bicycle Safety and Enjoy RAGBRAI
Sunday, April 22, 2007
As RAGBRAI rolls through our area, learn more about safe bicycle riding and several RAGBRAI events in our area.
Bicycle riding is a great way to enjoy the outdoors and
get physical activity. And with RAGBRAI (Register's
Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa) coming our
way, what better time to hit the trail! However, bicycle
riding also calls for a strong measure of safety. Follow
these tips from the I...
[Energy Efficiency]
Buying a room air conditioner
Wednesday, June 04, 2008
If you hope to keep cooler this summer by installing a room air conditioner, follow our tips to success.
If central air conditioning isn't feasible with your home, or if there's just a single room that needs additional cooling, a room air conditioner may be your wisest choice. Be aware, though, that room air conditioners are generally not as energy efficient as a central air system.
When shopping f...
[Energy Efficiency]
Buying central air conditioning
Sunday, June 04, 2006
If you're planning to "beat the heat" this summer with a new central air conditioning unit, follow our tips to success.
If your existing air conditioning unit is more than 15 years old, or if you've been having problems with your unit, it's probably time to think about replacing the air conditioner with a newer, more energy efficient unit. Or, if you've not had central air conditioning before, you may be looking forw...
[Safety]
Climb up safely
Tuesday, June 22, 2004
Don’t fall down on the job or risk other accidents when using a ladder for household and yard chores.
The first step in ladder safety is to choose a good one
for the job.
Most lightweight ladders for household use are
labeled as Type III and will hold a maximum load of 200
pounds (including materials). If your load (and weight)
total more than that, go with a heavier-duty ladder.
Mak...
[Holidays]
Did you know … about July 4 and our independence?
Tuesday, June 22, 2004
Reading about history can make us feel more patriotic about the 4th of July and our country.
Did you know that fireworks didn’t originate in the
U.S.? Pyrotechnic mixtures were used in China for war
rockets and explosives as early as the 6th century.
Did you know that “America the Beautiful” was
published by Katharine Lee Bates on July 4, 1895?
Did you know that The Star-S...
[Heating & Cooling]
Increase efficiency of your room air conditioner
Thursday, June 17, 2004
Save energy - and money - when installing and operating your window or room sized air conditioner.
To increase the cooling efficiency of your room air conditioner, follow our tips:
Install for energy efficiency:
If possible, install the unit on the north or east side of your home, so that it is shaded. If that is impossible, shade the area with shrubs or trees to protect the unit from...
[Energy Efficiency]
Increase energy efficiency of your central air
Friday, June 20, 2008
Save energy - and money - when you install and operate your central air conditioning unit.
To get maximum efficiency from your central air conditioning unit, follow our tips:
Install correctly:
Tighten up your home first. To reduce the size and cost of any air conditioner, make your home more energy efficient by caulking, weatherstripping, and insulating.
If possible, ins...
[Energy Efficiency]
Save energy - join the fan club!
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Learn how you can stay cooler this summer by using fans most efficiently.
Fans are one of the oldest and most reliable mechanical methods of cooling a home – and they use less energy than air conditioners.
However, fans don’t cool rooms in the same way air conditioners do by lowering the temperature. Instead, fans create a cooling effect by moving air acro...
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