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...