The Energy Star for Homes Program enters a third, tougher phase next year. Here's how America's favorite green building program could affect you.
By Jessica Porter
Like a spaceship rocketing into the heavens, the Energy Star for Homes program is about to ignite the rocket's third stage. So far, dealers haven't had to do much besides enjoy the ride. But starting next year, program director Sam Rashkin says, you can expect to be put to work.
Read the whole story in ProSales Magazine
Monday, October 25, 2010
The Bugs that Made Summer Stink
The reason why stink bugs were such a pain this year.
By Jessica Porter
The invasion of the stink bugs may finally be coming to an end for the year, and feel free to blame the infestation on last year's freezing winter.
During the winter months, stink bugs go into the ground and wait until warmer weather. Because last year's winter was so cold, they went deeper into the ground than usual.
Read the whole story on Reston Patch.
By Jessica Porter
The invasion of the stink bugs may finally be coming to an end for the year, and feel free to blame the infestation on last year's freezing winter.
During the winter months, stink bugs go into the ground and wait until warmer weather. Because last year's winter was so cold, they went deeper into the ground than usual.
Read the whole story on Reston Patch.
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Young Students Discover New Possibilities with Construction
A program in Cincinnati shows at-risk children the benefits of going into the housing industry.
By Jessica Porter
Middle-school students at Quebec Heights School in Cincinnati, an Ohio public school with no air conditioning and where 90% of students live at or below poverty level, are learning that they have more post grade-school options than a dead-end job.
They are discovering this through Construction Clubs, a free, eight-week afterschool program run by local volunteers to introduce students to various aspects of construction. Anne Mitchell, a construction industry advocate at Southwest Ohio Region Workforce Investment Board in charge of middle school outreach, says it is important to show children these skills—and opportunities--at a young age.
Read the whole story at Builder Online
By Jessica Porter
Middle-school students at Quebec Heights School in Cincinnati, an Ohio public school with no air conditioning and where 90% of students live at or below poverty level, are learning that they have more post grade-school options than a dead-end job.
They are discovering this through Construction Clubs, a free, eight-week afterschool program run by local volunteers to introduce students to various aspects of construction. Anne Mitchell, a construction industry advocate at Southwest Ohio Region Workforce Investment Board in charge of middle school outreach, says it is important to show children these skills—and opportunities--at a young age.
Read the whole story at Builder Online
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Please, Don't Feed the Wild Animals
RA rules say leave wildlife alone, for a variety of reasons.
By Jessica Porter
As tempting as it may be to feed those cute little squirrels on your back porch, or to leave some food out for animals during the coldest winter months, resist the urge.
It is actually against a rule that was approved by the Reston Association board of directors in May 2008. The resolution states the feeding of non-domesticated wild animals (except songbirds) is prohibited. Some of these animals include foxes, deer, squirrels, skunks, raccoons and opossums.
Read the whole story on Reston Patch
By Jessica Porter
As tempting as it may be to feed those cute little squirrels on your back porch, or to leave some food out for animals during the coldest winter months, resist the urge.
It is actually against a rule that was approved by the Reston Association board of directors in May 2008. The resolution states the feeding of non-domesticated wild animals (except songbirds) is prohibited. Some of these animals include foxes, deer, squirrels, skunks, raccoons and opossums.
Read the whole story on Reston Patch
Monday, October 4, 2010
Lake Audubon is Back in Business
The five-week dredging project is complete and Lake Audubon's health is restored.
By Jessica Porter
About 1,000 dump truck loads of sediment, or 12,000 cubic yards, were removed from Lake Audubon during a five-week dredging project that cost $550,000.
The sediment included materials such as natural leaf build up, construction materials and trash, and was removed to improve water quality and wildlife habitats, said Amelia Townsend, director of communications for Reston Association. It also improved recreation and boating access for area residents.
Read the whole story on Reston Patch
By Jessica Porter
About 1,000 dump truck loads of sediment, or 12,000 cubic yards, were removed from Lake Audubon during a five-week dredging project that cost $550,000.
The sediment included materials such as natural leaf build up, construction materials and trash, and was removed to improve water quality and wildlife habitats, said Amelia Townsend, director of communications for Reston Association. It also improved recreation and boating access for area residents.
Read the whole story on Reston Patch
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