In No-Regrets Remodeling, the editors of Home Energy magazine show how new technologies and building practices can turn typical remodeling projects into opportunities for long-term benefits that add comfort and value to a home. Using over 100 detailed illustrations, the book describes how to avoid recurring problems including drafts, overheating, mold and mildew, peeling paint, rotting roofs, and indoor air pollution. Guides to selecting heating, cooling, and ventilation equipment, water heaters, insulation lights, and windows demonstrate the advantages of integrating energy efficiency into any remodeling plan.
This book covers almost 90 years of interesting times and events and how Jim Butcher and his wife sought out God’s direction for every major decision that was made and how God blessed the author and his family abundantly. There are many important decisions to make as we live out our lives here on earth. The most important decision you will ever make is to accept Jesus Christ as your Savior and Lord as early as possible. If your life is then lived on Biblical principles and you seek God’s wisdom as you face each day, you can be assured that, in spite of difficulties and challenges, you will live and die a blessed and fulfilled person.
An encyclopedic how-to of all you need to make your home green Whether because of changing lifestyles or simply because houses are becoming outdated, millions of North Americans are renovating their homes every year, spending more money annually on renovation than on new home construction. But renovations can be fraught with unintended consequences like indoor air pollution. How do you remodel in a healthy, environmentally friendly way? Green Remodeling is a comprehensive guide. It first points out the advantages of remodeling. Buildings are responsible for 40% of worldwide energy flow and material use; so how you remodel can make a difference. Upgrading furnaces, cabinets and toilets means less fossil fuel pollution, reduced resource depletion, and fewer health risks. Green remodeling is more energy-efficient, more resource-conserving, healthier for occupants and more affordable to create, operate and maintain. The book then discusses simple green renovation solutions for homeowners, focusing on key aspects of the building including foundations, framing, plumbing, windows, heating and finishes. Room by room, it outlines the intricate connections that make the house work as a system. For example, how new windows may affect the structure and mechanical systems of the rooms below, the health of the family, and the future of old-growth forests. Then, in an easy-to-read format complete with checklists, personal stories, expert insights and an extensive resource list, it covers easy ways to save energy, conserve natural resources, and protect the health of loved ones. Addressing all climates, this is a perfect resource for conventional homeowners, as well as architects and remodeling contractors.
"Too many people reach the end of their lives wishing they had done things differently. Could they have changed things? Turning back the clock is impossible, of course, so the time to act is in the present--because our future hangs in the balance. No regrets living offers 7 Keys to help us better appreciate what we have in our lives, and take greater pride in what we've done with our lives--without spending precious time and energy wishing things had turned out differently" -- Back cover.
Whether you are a martial artist, a historian, an avid reader of biographies or just looking for a humorous, interesting read, Fisher's work offers a true look at the life and times of a an American martial artist. Born in the middle of the Great Depression, his recollections of life and experiences, wrapped around a lifelong love of combat and martial arts training is truly fascinating. The work is peppered with many amusing anecdotes and memories and a view of American life in that wonderful period of the late 20th century in America. His colorful life ranged across the United States and to many foreign countries as he pursued his passion for martial arts and brought him into contact with many interesting characters, some of them quite well known to most readers. At the time of this writing he continues to teach and practice at his school in the mountain ski resort town of Big Bear Lake, California. Many well-known martial artists visit him frequently. He offers training in self defense, mixed martial arts for present-day UFC and WEC fighters, as well as boxing, kick boxing and the traditional martial arts. Settle in for an unusual experience as Fisher shares his life and stories with you. Read about: ? The making of the "Karate Kid" from the man who was the Tournament Consultant responsible for creating the tournament scenes for the film. ? The formation of the TPA, the Tournament Promoters Association. ? The adventures of the first American martial artist in mainland China in 1975. ? The experience of the saving of the half-American Vietnamese orphans during the fall of Saigon. ? The producer of many years of Ed Parker's Internationals ? Dozens of hilarious inside stories including many famous martial artists.
Your building has the potential to change the world. Existing buildings consume approximately 40 percent of the energy and emit nearly half of the carbon dioxide in the US each year. In recognition of the significant contribution of buildings to climate change, the idea of building green has become increasingly popular. But is it enough? If an energy-efficient building is new construction, it may take 10 to 80 years to overcome the climate change impacts of the building process. New buildings are sexy, but few realize the value in existing buildings and how easy it is to get to “zero energy” or low-energy consumption through deep energy retrofits. Existing buildings can and should be retrofit to reduce environmental impacts that contribute to climate change, while improving human health and productivity for building occupants. In The Power of Existing Buildings, academic sustainability expert Robert Sroufe, and construction and building experts Craig Stevenson and Beth Eckenrode, explain how to realize the potential of existing buildings and make them perform like new. This step-by-step guide will help readers to: understand where to start a project; develop financial models and realize costs savings; assemble an expert team; and align goals with numerous sustainability programs. The Power of Existing Buildings will challenge you to rethink spaces where people work and play, while determining how existing buildings can save the world. The insights and practical experience of Sroufe, Stevenson, and Eckenrode, along with the project case study examples, provide new insights on investing in existing buildings for building owners, engineers, occupants, architects, and real estate and construction professionals. The Power of Existing Buildings helps decision-makers move beyond incremental changes to holistic, results-oriented solutions.
At last, freedom from burdensome regrets Everyone has regrets. But not everyone can overcome them, even when they interfere with the enjoyment of life. With this book as your guide, you'll learn how to let go of past mistakes, lost opportunities, and failed expectations to live richly in a present filled with hope and new possibilities. This wise, compassionate, and practical guide offers profound insights into the nature of regrets and how to overcome them. Grounded in proven psychotherapeutic and spiritual principles, No Regrets brings together the insights of mental health professionals, spiritual teachers, and self-help experts. In No Regrets, you'll find: * A structured ten-step program for letting go of burdensome regrets * Powerful spiritual and psychological tools for overcoming regret, including creative visualization, journaling, affirmations, thought analysis, meditation, and sharing with others * Insights into toxic thought patterns that create and support regrets * Persistent myths about forgiveness that keep us trapped in our regrets * Inspiring stories of people who have freed themselves from regret No Regrets will show you a way out of the pain, guilt, and shame of the past and how to create a rich and rewarding life in the present. "Hamilton Beazley has the distinct ability to understand the most complex inner workings of the human spirit and mind. No Regrets is destined to take its place alongside the other great self-help guides of our time." -Howard J. Shaffer, Ph.D., Associate Professor and Director Division on Addictions, Harvard Medical School
A guide to ecological renovation that explains simple steps people can take to make their homes more ecologically friendly and offers practical suggestions for project planning.
