Long Time

So it's been awhile since I've posted. . .

Our church got our street adoption approved which is exciting. . . It's exciting to see our visions come to fruition. We're also working on figure out how to tangibly impact our community by feeding the homeless, meeting the food needs of soup kitchen, etc. If you have any ideas, please let me know.

So environmentally, Jason and I have been talking about insulating our house better, here's some more info about that:

- Eco-friendlier materials. Green options include recycled paper, denim, and plant cellulose; the fiberglass stuff is made from petroleum.
- Lowering your power bills. Proper insulation can save the average home $245 per year.
- Lowering your emissions. Heating systems emit 1 bil tons of CO2 per year in the United States; the right insulation can chip away at this amount.
- Upping your home's value. According to the Appraisal Institute, resale value increases by more than $20 for every $1 decrease in your annual energy bills.
- Getting cash back. The feds will rebate 10% of the price of your insulation, plus your state may offer additional tax credits.
- Decreasing noise pollution. Insulation minimizes the sound of the garage band or motorcycle next door
-http://www.biobased.net/homeowners/index.php
-http://www.cocooninsulation.com/
-http://www.bondedlogic.com/ultratouch.htm
-http://www.dsireusa.org/Index.cfm?RE=0&EE=1
-http://www.eere.energy.gov/consumer/your_home/insulation_airsealing/index.cfm/mytopic=11340

OK, I'll try to post more reliably. . . Sorry everyone. . .