Past Projects
Welcome to our past projects page! We only include our most recent events on this page. If you would like to review other past events, please refer to our Past Projects Summary. A Nurtured World would like to acknowledge our current and past funders and work event sponsors. The difference that your generosity has made in the lives of the homeowners and our volunteers is amazing!
Home & Program Sponsors
Applied Materials (AMAT), Meals on Wheels and More of Austin, Freescale, Spansion, International SEMATECH Manufacturing Initiative (ISMI), Abiding Love Lutheran Church / Thrivent, The Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA), Texas Solar Energy Society (TXSES) , United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) , Home Depot Foundation , Texas Metal Cisterns , AtticDr.com , CLEAResult Consulting
April 2011 - The Camarillo Family Home Work Event
- Sealed air leaks in house and attic
- Replaced weather stripping on doors/attic hatch
- Caulked windows
- Added gaskets to switch plates and outlets
- Repaired holes in attic floor
- Increased attic insulation from R-5 to R-30
- Installed radiant barrier on roof deck
- Sealed the HVAC vent boots and return plenum
- Replaced incandescent bulbs with CFLs
- Repaired leaking sink drain
- Replaced leaky bathroom sink faucet
- Installed dual flush converter on toilet
- Downsized trash container from 90 to 60 gal
- Repaired collapsed cabinet base under kitchen sink
- Repaired screen door and replaced threshold
- Painted new overhang boards
- Assisted repair of porch for ADA compliance
March 2011 - The Skuldt Family Home Work Event
- Replaced baseboards and sheetrock to eliminate air gaps
- Removed window AC unit and installed new glass
- Installed weatherstripping on doors
- Caulked windows
- Added gaskets to switch plates and outlets
- Replaced cabinet and repaired the bath floor
- Installed gutters and gutter guards, roof flashing
- Installed rain barrel
- Installed vegetable garden
- Installed new door handles
- Cleaned up debris, leaves, and branches in yard
- Painted new overhang boards
February 2011 - The Rowell Family Home Work Event
- Replaced incandescent lights with CFLs
- Installed weatherstripping on 3 doors
- Installed weatherstripping on attic hatch
- Caulked windows
- Sealed plumbing penetrations
- Added gaskets to switch plates and outlets
- Sealed HVAC supply and return plenum
- Sealed the HVAC vent boots
- Sealed HVAC door
- Repaired sliding screen door
- Installed dual flush kit in guest bath toilet
February 2011 - The Torres Family Home Work Event
- Replaced deteriorated HVAC ductwork and sealed ducts
- Replaced pet door on exterior wall
- Installed weatherstripping on 2 doors exterior doors, sliding door, and storm doors
- Caulked windows
- Sealed exterior cracks in front of house
- Increased attic insulation from R-20 to R-35
- Sealed light fixture and plumbing penetrations
- Sealed the HVAC vent boots
- Added gaskets to switch plates and outlets
- Sealed HVAC return plenum
- Replaced HVAC filter
- Replaced incandescent light with CFLs
- Installed faucet aerator in bathroom sink
- Installed low flow showerhead
- Repaired leaking toilet
- Replaced broken dishwasher with cabinet
- Replaced sliding screen door
- Cleaned air ducts
- Replaced smoke alarm
January 2011 - The Thorp Family Home Work Event
- Installed attic stairwell cover
- Installed gable vents and soffit vents
- Installed weatherstripping on 3 doors
- Installed front storm door
- Caulked windows
- Installed radiant barrier on roof deck
- Increased attic insulation from R-1 to R-38
- Installed solar attic fan
- Sealed electrical boxes/penetrations in attic
- Added gaskets to switch plates and outlets
- Sealed HVAC supply and return plenum
- Sealed leaking rigid duct
- Sealed the HVAC vent boots
- Sealed hot water closet
- Installed gutters/guards above side door
- Cleaned up yard debris, leaves & brush
For a summary of all of our events, please see the Past Project Summary Link.
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