These Technologies Will Move Renewable Energy Forward

In recent decades the cost of wind and solar power generation has dropped dramatically. This is one reason that the U.S. Department of Energy projects that renewable energy will be the fastest-growing U.S. energy source through 2050. However, it’s still relatively expensive to store energy. And since renewable energy generation isn’t available all the time—it happens when the wind blows or the sun shines—storage is essential. As a researcher at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), I work with the federal government and private industry to develop renewable energy storage technologies. In a recent report, researchers at NREL estimated that…

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11/02/2021

Home Improvement

10 Overlooked Places to Clean Around Your Home

If you clean your home regularly, you may be under the impression that it’s spotless. But there are many overlooked places in every house, and chances are you’re making some of the same home cleaning mistakes that most people don’t realize they’re making. Here are a few places to clean that should be added to your weekly, monthly, or seasonal rotation, along with tips on how to tackle these awkward spaces in your home. Things to Clean in Your House Baseboards and molding The number one overlooked parts of the house to clean are the baseboards and molding that run…

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11/01/2021

Energy Efficiency

Huntsman Building Solutions’ D-Max Wall Continuous Insulation Solution

Huntsman Building Solutions' D-Max Wall Continuous Insulation Solution | 2021-11-01 | Walls & Ceilings This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to the use of cookies. Visit our updated privacy and cookie policy to learn more. This Website Uses CookiesBy closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to our cookie policy. Learn More This website requires certain…

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11/01/2021

Home Improvement

New from Revival: Minimalist, “Superlight” Wool Rugs That Inspire Movement

We all know—and strive to follow—the concept of openness when it comes to outfitting a room: Steer clear of overcrowding; clean-lined furniture keeps a space from feeling cramped; removing the extraneous allows for air, light, and movement. It turns out, the same principles can apply to floor coverings. Just take it from the latest launch by Revival, purveyors of restored vintage rugs and original, off-the-loom designs alike. Their Superlight Collection—named after Gio Ponti’s Superleggero chair, which famously could be lifted with a finger—was designed with lightness and minimalism in mind, with muted hues drawn from the pinks, blues, and creams…

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11/01/2021