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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1983-10-26, Page 49TDP PLATE 1/ •.01 111 Nit 11111 80110AT PLATE FADE B12 --ENERGY CONSERVATION 1 Ideas for using washer and dryer You can save considerable amounts of energy in the -laundry through con- servation of hot water and by using your automatic washers and dryer less often and more efficiently. • Wash clothes hi warm or cold water, rinse in cold. You'll save energy and money. • Fill washers (unless they have small - load attachments or variable water levels), but do not overload them. • Usethe suds saver if you have one. It will allow you to use one tubful of hot water for several loads. • Don't use too much detergent. Follow the instructions on the box. Oversudsing makes your machine work harder. • Pre-soak or use a soak cycle when washing heavily soiled garments. You'll avoid two washings and save energy. • Fill clothes dryers but do not overload them. • • Keep the lint screen in the°dryer clean. Remove lint after each load. Lint impedes the flow of air in the dryer and requires the machine to use more energy. • • Keep the outside exhaust of your clothes dryer clean, Check it regularly. A clogged exhaust lengthens the drying time and increases the amount of energy used. • R your dryer has an automatic dry cy- cle, use it. Overdrying merely wastes energy. • Separate drying loads into heavy and lightweight items. Since the lighter ones takes less drying time, the dryer doesn't have to be on as long for these loads. UREA FORMALDEHYDE FOAM HOMEOWNERS WE HAVE THE SOLUTI0N! 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It's a good idea to secure the bot- tom plate to the concrete with silicone caulking. Install Fiberglas Pink friction batts or rolls between the . studs. Select R12 (RSI 2.1) if more than 50 per cent of the base- ment wall is below ground level. If more tlevel R2 50 0 r(cRSI 3.5) will provide bt of the wall is above est in- sulating results (if you use R20 you will need 2" x 6" 's for the stud wall). Minimize the breaks in exterior walls by bringing all wiring in at one point. The electrical box should be mounted so that insulation may be installed behind it. Be sure to put insulation behind electrical outlets and fit the vapour barrier around the outlet. Staple to the stud. Fit insulation around electrical outlets, window, or any small opening. To insulate around electrical wire, split unlaced in- sulation and install on both sides. Cut pieces of insulation to fit around the header joist between the top plate and the sub -floor and push into place at each joist end and along parallel joists. Be sure to cover the header joists and around the electrical wire with the vapour barrier. A continuous air/vapour barrier is essential to keep air and moisture from escaping in to the walls. An effective bar- rier requires a continuous sheet of four or six mil polyethylene with all breaks sealed with a non -hardening sealant or tape. The vapour barrier may be stapled or glued to the top and bottom plate, the studs and around doors and windows. Caulk around the electrical outlet, the joists and at the bottom plate. Cover with the wall finish of your choice. Heat tends to flow from the areas of warmth to areas of cold. Insulation blocks that flow by trapping tiny pockets of air within itself. By properly insulating your basement walls, warm air will stay inside in winter and outside in summer, pro- viding a more comfortable living environ- ment all year long, while saving fuel dollars. Function fashion in energy conserving comforters Savvy homeowners are always on the lookout for new ways to save money and conserve energy without giving up their comfort. One obvious way, of course, is to turn the thermostat down but, not surpris- ingly, many people find themselves unable to warm up to that idea, especially on a cold winter night. If you are one of the many individuals who thought turning down the thermostat meant you had to look forward to cold nose and toes while you sleep, here is a time- honored solution which has maintained its appeal over several generations: a cozy and lightweight comforter filled with down or a combination of feathers and down. Both down and feathers are natural in- sulators, which means that a comforter filled with down, or a combination of feathers and down, will keep you warm in winter, despite a lowered thermostat, and comfortable during the warmer months of the year. According to the Feather and Down Association, their insulating qualities maintain your body temperatures so that you, in effect, act as your own thermostat. And, you're not likely to toss a down or feather and down filled comforter off dur- ing the night, as they are lightweight and move with and contour to the body. In addition, they are durable, retaining their fluffiness and insulating qualities for years and years. Thus, despite the higher initial investment, as compared with fiber- fill comforters, down comforters and somewhat less costly feather and down blends make good economical sense. Down -filled comforters are also great time -conservers: They streamline the task off bedmaking by eliminating the need for blanket and bedspread. Simply take a moment to plump up the down comforter and arrange it neatly on top of the bed and, voila! an attractively - made bed that is at home in any bedroom, traditional or contemporary. For, down comforters are not simply functional , they are fashionable as well. The latest styles are available in a rainbow of colors, including such up-to-the-minute shades as white, mauve, slate blue and silver gray, as well as popular two-color reversibles, color on color prints, and geometric and floral patterns. Visual interest is also provided by stitch patterns which range from the traditional boxes, diamonds and channels to intricate scalloped and undulating designs. While cotton and polyester/cotton com- forter coverings are most popular, others are available, perhaps the most fashionable being luxurious satin taffeta. Look also for color -coordinated ac- cessories including dust ruffles and pillow shams to give your bedroom a stylish finished look. Attractive comforter covers that give an additional look are also in style. Whatever you choose, you can be certain that you will be making a wise investment which will reap dividends of time savings, lowered energy costs, and enduring good looks.