Middleton Green Home

From all indications, today was another busy day for the electricians and HVAC crews.  However the most visible progress for the day is the plumbing and installation of a radon mitigation system, so today's post will focus on those two items. Plumbing (including drain water heat recovery) Today th...

Today was a busy day for us, both at the lot and away from the lot.  In chronological order: Construction Loan Closing - Finally, the construction loan is closed! As somebody on a forum that I visit had posted:  "You should buy your agent a gift; construction loans are very unforgiving.  Tons of wo...

Between 1/4 and 1/3 of the energy consumed in the average home is used to heat water for everyday household tasks. 90% of that energy runs down the drain, mostly in the shower.  This is easy to see for yourself -- when somebody is taking a shower, simply touch the drain pipe.  It will feel warm.  An...