[Greenbuilding] [BULK] energy efficiency and renovations

[David Bergman]

At 11:59 AM 3/24/2008, Lawrence Lile wrote:

>7. Delete the clothes dryer (this could cut energy use in an average
>family by 10- 20%!) and make the clothesline easy to use from the
>laundry


Though I agree in principle, I have to wonder if this one is 
realistic. What happens in cold weather? In inclement weather? At 
night?  (And that's aside from the assumption of an outdoor space in 
the first place -- wouldn't work for our NYC apartment!)

Unless you're a stay-at-home parent or have a housekeeper, you're 
probably doing the laundry when you can grab the time, not when the 
weather or daylight permit.

Just my devil's advocate 2 cents...would be happy to be shown I'm wrong.

David
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