“I was an idiot and built a house that was way too complicated and labor-intensive,” said Mr. Brattstrom, also 78. “Only a masochist could enjoy it.” If they had it to do over, the couple agreed, their house would be much smaller — no more than 2,000 square feet. They’d still choose solar power, but would use it to run heat pumps like the one Mr. Brattstrom just bought and would forgo the pellet boiler and the radiant heat, which is slow to respond. During the coldest months, they’d supplement the system with propane water and air heaters.
Posted on: Sun, 07 Dec 2014 17:48:55 +0000
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