Tag Archives: Miles Dyson

Green Building: A 100 year opportunity by building right the first time to avoid do-overs

Posted on July 12, 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. The “costs” of not doing the job right are … Continue reading →

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Green Building: Solar screens are an easy way to provide shade without blocking views

Posted on June 14, 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. My next honey-do found me last weekend. While sitting … Continue reading →

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Green Building: New Mexico program focused on efficiency positively impacts Las Cruces Home Building

Posted on May 17, 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. Build Green New Mexico is a voluntary program established … Continue reading →

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Green Building: Thermal barrier that keep the heat in, means saving on utility bills in Las Cruces New Mexico

Posted on April 12, 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. With Warm Floors, Come Warm Hearts The Earth is … Continue reading →

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Is Home Insulation Sexy or Just Itchy?

Posted on March 24, 2010 by Tiffany Etterling

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. Improve comfort, efficiency of new or existing homes The … Continue reading →

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Las Cruces New Mexico's own green and sustainable communities

Posted on February 17, 2010 by Tiffany Etterling

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. Green development certification programs make more than just sustainable, … Continue reading →