The Greenhouse Effect

By Michael Ashcroft

Article posted by Choice Corporate Housing

There are plenty of misconceptions regarding the greenhouse effect, one of which is that it’s a bad thing. In actual fact, it’s really rather useful. Let me explain…

The Principles

When radiation (energy) from the sun reaches the Earth, it heats the Earth up. The incoming radiation has a short wavelength, and is quite energetic. It passes through the atmosphere quite easily. Once it has been absorbed by the Earth, it is re emitted as radiation which has a longer wavelength. However, the emitted radiation is partially absorbed by the atmosphere, and so the Earth retains some energy. Essentially, the atmosphere acts like a kind of blanket to warm the Earth. (maps.grida.no/go/graphic/greenhouse_effect.html)

Not all the gases in the atmosphere contribute to this effect, however; only greenhouse gases. Greenhouses gases include carbon dioxide, methane and even water vapor.

The amount of energy retained by the Earth is proportional to the concentration of greenhouse gases present in the atmosphere; if the concentration of greenhouse gases increases, then the strength of the effect increases. (Concentration is the amount of something in a given volume, and in terms of carbon dioxide is measured in units of “parts per million” or “ppm”.) Put another way, if the concentration of greenhouse gases increases, more energy from the sun is trapped and the average temperature of the Earth increases.

Why It’s Important

It’s very important to understand, though, this is one of the many reasons I’m able to write this now. Without it, the Earth would be much colder than it is now, so it in itself is not a bad thing. It’s the reason we don’t freeze. If the Earth had no atmosphere, it would be very much more like Mars.

So the problem is that as we add more and more greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, we are increasing the strength of the greenhouse effect and artificially increasing the average temperature of the Earth. This is essentially climate change in a nutshell.

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Do You Know What Thw Greenhouse Effect Is?

By Kenneth Snodin

There has been much discussion, both among experts and lay people, about the ‘greenhouse effect.’ The greenhouse effect is a term that refers to changes in the Earth’s atmospheric composition, which have been related to the warming of our planet. There is a growing amount of evidence that human activities, particularly those relating to the burning of fossil fuels like oil and coal, are major contributors to the greenhouse effect. The predicted consequences for the planet as a result of the greenhouse effect are extremely serious. They include major changes in the climate that will have an impact on food production and rising sea levels, which will put many coastal and other low-lying communities under water.

Additional information that we have learned about the planet Venus provide a frightening example of the greenhouse effect. Venus has a very dense atmosphere made up of gases. The planet has what has been described as a ‘runaway greenhouse effect.’ It has surface temperature of about 800 degrees Fahrenheit.

Experts generally point to gases like carbon dioxide as the main contributors to the greenhouse effect. Carbon dioxide, which is a gas that is exhaled by everyone, can absorb infrared radiation. This type of radiation is heat that is radiating away from a warm object. During the day, the Earth is warmed by sunlight, and at night, the Earth cools off by radiating the heat back into space in the form of infrared radiation. Carbon dioxide, and other gases to some extent, absorb this radiation and limit its exit into space. Therefore, the natural cooling mechanism is thwarted.

While it may seem that eliminating the greenhouse effect would be the best strategy, this is not what we want to do. Water vapor represents another element in the heat-absorbing process. There is a great amount of water vapor in the atmosphere at all times. This is why we experience rain. We need the water vapor in the atmosphere to keep the Earth at its normal, comfortable temperature. Without the warmth created by water vapor, the planet would freeze, and that would be the end of life as we know it. Therefore, we need to have some degree of the ‘greenhouse effect’ in order to maintain life on Earth.

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Home Remodeling Business

By Dan Noyes

article submitted by Capital Remodeling

The need for home remodeling is on the rise as many people like the neighborhood they live in and the affordability of their existing homes. By incurring a little cost they can remodel their old houses to increase space and add new amenities. The need for remodeling is detailed below.

Financial gains

While home remodeling can be an expensive affair, it is reasonable as compared to purchasing a new house. Shifting into a new house incurs costs in the form of moving expenses, closing costs and the agent’s commission, which is saved here. Remodeling adds equity and capital gains can be deferred till the property is sold. In addition, tax laws make remodeling more attractive to the investor by limiting the tax write-offs allowed on new investment property.

Convenience

Besides the cost, even the inconvenience of shifting into a new neighborhood is removed. Often families are adjusted to the comfort of staying in a familiar neighborhood, which is well connected to facilities. Home remodeling provides the comforts of a new modern home in the same space.

Impressions

Most people form impressions about you and your home in the first 5 minutes of being there. To create a look of class and a feeling of warmth, home remodeling is a must. Home remodeling not just creates a good impression for the visitors; it creates a good feel and increases the equity of your house to potential buyers also.

Space

It is understood that the need for space has increased from 1400 to 1500 sq. ft in the last century to over 2000 sq. ft today. While changing into a new house can be expensive, remodeling the house helps increase space within budget. A minor change in the layout can help enhance space and increase place for extra cabinets, storage space and shelves.

Utilities

With the change in times, needs have evolved too. Today families cook together in kitchens, and thus storage space, appliance counters, separate countertops etc. are required. Luxury baths and walk-in closets have also become a norm. These evolving needs can only be answered by remodeling the house to modern tastes. Home remodeling allows homeowners to enjoy the comfort of their old home with amenities like better lighting, modern appliances and more storage space.

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Remodeling Your Home: How Much Is Too Much?

By W. Troy Swezey

Article published by Capital Remodeling Inc

The classic way for homeowners to increase the value of their house is by remodeling existing rooms or adding on to its current plan.

Some choose to build recreation rooms and studies while others add new appliances, fixtures and cabinets to enliven rooms and make their home more attractive to future buyers.

But, when should you decide to stop sinking money into a home and buy a bigger place? And how much rehab is too much when it comes time to recovering remodeling costs through a home sale

For instance, if you’ve just spent $1,000 remodeling your living room and didn’t expand your small bathroom, the chances of increasing the number of interested buyers are slim.

With these concerns in mind, I can offer a few tips for those struggling to add value to their home.

First, always protect the character of your home. Nothing sticks out more than a new addition that is in a completely different architectural style. Be consistent. Recognize your home’s character and stay within its framework.

The most financially rewarding areas to remodel are usually the kitchen and bath. Newly re-done cooking spaces and cabinets can attract more buyers and may command a slightly higher price for the home than a comparable one on the market. Simple repairs that are made to last will bring you the biggest returns upon sale.

Enlarged bathrooms are the most popular attraction for new home buyers, according to the National Kitchen and Bath Association. Today, the most popular additions for younger buyers are sunken whirlpool baths and showers. But be sure to install modest, solid amenities. It’s easy to quickly over-spend on bathroom fixtures.

Buyers are, by convention, more interested in above-ground living space – not basements, yards and walkways. Swimming pools can be a poor investment if installed for the sole purpose of increasing a home’s value; it’s rare that a pool’s cost will be recovered in a home sale. It can also be a negative feature for potential buyers with very young children.

Replacing worn carpeting, tiles and wood floors can give your home an immediate advantage over similar properties in the area. Updating paint colors in all areas of your home can also prove beneficial.

However, it’s recommended that you use neutral colors, such as gray, beige and off-white when adding new floor and wall coverings. Fewer buyers will then turn away because of differing tastes.

Stay simple with your remodeling and look at your home as though you were the buyer. Chances are that if you find the upstairs bedroom could be brightened by a larger window, potential buyers will probably feel the same.

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