CES - Green Technology At The Consumer Electronics Show
Green technology and energy efficient gadgets and toys were a big hit at the Consumer Electronics Show. Everyone is concerned with conserving energy, incorporating "green" aspects to their products and pulling in customers with the latest energy saving products. With green products ranging from…
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Jan 13, 2010
New Projector Uses Green Technology
Plasma, flat screen, LCD. It seems like TV technology changes every other week. The latest and greatest comes from a company I had never even heard of, but their product doesn’t seem to disappoint.
Vivitek debuted it’s new LED projector at the Consumer Electronics Show in January. Their newest TV…
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Jul 16, 2009
New Technology Turns Your House Into A Movie Theater
Looking for a new TV projector that will transform your home entertainment center into a night at the movie theater? Look no further than the Vivitek LED projector. This projector uses new technology and green technology to give you great video quality while also being environmentally friendly.
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Jul 16, 2009
Contract States What Appliances Come With Home Buying
When you're buying a home you decide you want to include certain appliances in your home purchase. To ensure that you get the appliances you want they should be listed in your home buying contract. If the appliances, such as a pellet stove, aren't listed in the contract, the seller may be able to…
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Mar 26, 2009
Seller Disclosure: Buyer's New Home Has Broken Furnace
What is required under seller disclosure? A few months after buying a home, the new homeowners realize they need a new furnace. but seller disclosure didn't indicate that there was anything wrong with the furnace. Ilyce asks if the homeowners had a home inspection prior to closing, and takes them…
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Feb 28, 2009
Home Inspection In Winter
Weather can affect a home inspection in winter. Home inspector Jamie Dunsing talks about winter home inspection limitations, including air conditioning testing, due to winter weather and snow.
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Aug 26, 2008
Save Money With ENERGY STAR Appliances
The U.S. government's ENERGY STAR program provides standards for energy efficient appliances. ENERGY STAR appliances have passed tests to prove they are more energy efficient. ENERGY STAR appliances help reduce the amount of energy used in homes.
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Aug 18, 2008
Home Inspection Of A Kitchen
What should you look for when inspecting a kitchen? Home inspector Jamie Dunsing talks about kitchen appliances, kitchen faucets, drainage and outlets.
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Jun 30, 2008
Panasonic Phones Go Green
Panasonic's Bill Taylor talks about making Panasonic phones go green including an Energy Star rating. Panasonic phones going green means they come in less packaging and so there's less packaging for recycling. Learn what it means for Panasonic phones to go green.
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Jun 26, 2008
How Do Energy Star Ratings Work?
Energy Star's Katharine Kaplan talks about how Energy Star ratings work. Government and industry come together to set Energy Star ratings. These Energy Star ratings may slow global warming by making appliances more energy efficient. Learn how Energy Star ratings work.
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Jun 26, 2008
How To Save Money With Energy Star
How can you save money with Energy Star certified appliances? Energy Star's Katharine Kaplan talks about global warming and creating a more energy efficient home that can save you money. Learn how to save money by buying Energy Star appliances.
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Jun 26, 2008
ThinkGlink Radio Show for Jun 1, 2008
Today on the Ilyce Glink Show, we talked about the IRS tax rebate checks and what people are doing with them. Ilyce also updated listeners on what happened with her grill and the new grill she decided to buy. Show notes are up at www.thinkglink.com/blog . Check it out! Click to listen to today's…
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Jun 1, 2008
ThinkGlink Radio Show for May 18, 2008
Grill season has officially begun, and on the show, Ilyce talked about how her nearly-new grill of 9 months has completely fallen apart. That sparked a great debate about customer service, and what kind of products we're getting for the money. To find out what kinds of grills most Atlantans like…
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May 18, 2008
New AC Does Not Meet Manufacturer's Recommendations
After the inspection of a newly constructed home the buyer has found that the air conditioning does not meet the manufacturer's requirements. Now she is negotiating with the developer and sub-contractor to get some assurances that the unit will work. A real estate lawyer can help determine what was…
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Mar 4, 2007
Selling Appliances With The Home
In some areas, home buyers typically expect a house to come with appliances. But in others, home sellers take the home's appliances with them. If you want to take your appliances with you when you sell, it's safe to specifically exclude them in writing in the contract.
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Apr 11, 2006
Product Previews from 2006 Housewares Show
Finding a product that can make someone's life easier is the genesis for many of the inventors at the 2006 Housewares Show, held recently in Chicago. Housewares Show products often come from something the inventor did to solve his or her own problems.
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Mar 21, 2006
Tips For Buying A New Construction Home
A buyer is thinking about buying a new construction home. They were told by their real estate agent that the price is not negotiable. They are also concerned about the lack of track record in their neighborhood with the builder. Builders often don't negotiate price on new construction, but they may…
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Nov 21, 2005
Podcasts Take Over For Radio
What is podcasting? It's a technique that lets users tune into feeds and receive files automatically onto their MP3 player. It's new, it's cool, and getting started with podcasting is easy. Podcasts have not only created a whole new broadcast distribution channel but also opened up resources to the…
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Aug 5, 2005