You often see that an air conditioning appliance has a SEER rating of "X" or people brag that they use air conditioners with a SEER rating of "X" in their construction. Do you really know what that means, though? It all sounds great, but if you don't know the logic behind it, it doesn't really matter, does it? SEER stands for Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio, and it is a measurement that is used to calculate the energy efficiency of your air conditioning system. It was … [Read more...]
Energy Star Appliances Will Save You Money
Here, at Bud Bartley Family of Builders, we take pride in our affordable green homes. We know that environmental impact is an important topic for many, and saving money while saving the planet doesn't hurt either! That's why we install Energy Star certified appliances in our homes. Did you know that that Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that approximately half of the $2,000 annual spend on homeowners' energy bills come from your kitchen appliances alone? The … [Read more...]
One-Story Home Vs. Two-Story Home
You've already accomplished making one of the biggest decisions you'll ever make when purchasing your new home: the decision of whether or not to build a custom home. Now that you've decided you're going through with it, the next step will likely be figuring out what plot of land you want to build on or, if you want to go with a semi-custom home that's already pre-built, which house you'd like. Either of these factors will depend on whether or not you want a one-story or a … [Read more...]
