Tag Archives: energy efficient

Go Green: Five tips for selecting the right type of hot water heater

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Bob Pofahl

Las Cruces, New Mexico generally enjoy very temperate weather. We enjoy over 350 days of sunshine each every. However, every couple of hundred years we get a killer snow storm. By killer I mean four inches that melted within a … Continue reading →

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Green Building: Skylights vs. comfort, energy efficiency

Posted on February 11, 2011 by Bob Pofahl

The following is a guest post by our good friend Miles Dyson of Inspection Connection. Miles is one of Las Cruces, New Mexico’s foremost experts in home inspection, energy rating, and green certification. Quality light from the sun is prized … Continue reading →

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Green Building: New home tax credit continues through 2011

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Bob Pofahl

The following is a guest post by our good friend Miles Dyson of Inspection Connection. Miles is one of Las Cruces, New Mexico’s foremost experts in home inspection, energy rating, and green certification. During the lame duck session prior to … Continue reading →

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Five reasons you’ll love winter at Picacho Mountain in Las Cruces, New Mexico

Posted on January 7, 2011 by Bob Pofahl

While the rest of the country is scraping ice off their windshields and shoveling snow, residents of Picacho Mountain, here in Las Cruces, New Mexico, are enjoying sunshine and fabulous weather! One of the top reasons people choose to live … Continue reading →

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Green Building: Finish your home for the holidays by perfecting your green kitchen (part 3)

Posted on January 3, 2011 by Bob Pofahl

Nothing says “happy holidays” like fresh baked goods and home cooking. That is why the holidays are a great time to think about ways you can make your kitchen a healthier, more energy efficient and more environmentally friendly room. In … Continue reading →

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Green Building: Duct leakage is home efficiency enemy no. 1

Posted on December 27, 2010 by Bob Pofahl

The following is a guest post by our good friend Miles Dyson of Inspection Connection. Miles is one of Las Cruces, New Mexico’s foremost experts in home inspection, energy rating, and green certification. All of the heated and cooled air … Continue reading →

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A green home for the holidays: Your kitchen can be the greenest room in your home (Part 2)

Posted on November 29, 2010 by Bob Pofahl

(This is Part two of a three part series on designing the ideal green kitchen. Click here to read Part One) If you’re like me, you and your family are probably still enjoying your nice big Thanksgiving meal and all … Continue reading →

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Green Buildling: Spray foam insulation comes to the Las Cruces, NM area

Posted on November 15, 2010 by Bob Pofahl

The following is a guest post by our good friend Miles Dyson of Inspection Connection. Miles is Las Cruces, New Mexico’s foremost expert in home inspection, energy rating, and green certification. New technique adds flexibility, reduces air infiltration As I … Continue reading →

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Green Building: Solar Energy by Sunspot Solar Energy Systems

Posted on November 8, 2010 by Bob Pofahl

I always like to highlight the great green building vendors that we work with here in Las Cruces, NM. One of the great companies that have had the privileged to work with is Sunspot Solar Energy Systems. It seems like … Continue reading →

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Five great reasons to build your next custom home at Picacho Mountain in Las Cruces, NM

Posted on November 5, 2010 by Bob Pofahl

Last week in this post I told you about the Picacho Hills area of Las Cruces, NM. A home in greater Picacho Hills area can provide you with the great benefits I discussed such as the Picacho Hills Country Club, … Continue reading →