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BobVila.com's Top 21 Energy-Saving Ideas for 2008
Bob Vila has been on the presidential campaign trail talking about energy efficiency. Now, BobVila.com shares 21 ... |
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Body Heat
If your house is empty for a month, your heating system has to work extra hard to restore the heat when you come back. More ... |
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Carbon Monoxide Risks
To reduce the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning, have your heating equipment "tuned up" each year, preferably before the ... |
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Carbon Monoxide Symptoms
The symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning are often confused with those of influenza, and the highest incidence of poisoning ... |
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Electric Fireplaces for Beauty and Flexibility
New technology and smart packaging bring fireplaces to small places. These electric fireplaces are upscale furniture pieces ... |
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Electric Floors
The most common radiant floor warming systems are either hydronic (circulating hot water in tubes in the floor) or electric ... |
 
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Feng Shui for the Home
Bob visits Emma and Jacob Josselyn in their Cape Cod-style home to see the new Vermont Castings Addison cast-iron electric ... |
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Heat Zones
If you’re not using a room, don’t heat it. Close off vents to rooms that are infrequently used, and shut the door. When ... |
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Heating Your House
It is as important to understand the space you're heating as it is to know the unit you are heating with. Examine your home ... |
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HVAC System for the Greenhouse
Bob meets with Dave Talbot, the HVAC contractor, to discuss the heating and cooling for a greenhouse. A system of thermostats, ... |
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HVAC Tune-up
Have your heating system cleaned and tuned by a qualified contractor. A pre-season tune-up and filter change is a good ... |
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Installing a Granite Tub Surround, In-Floor Heat, and Fiber Optic Lighting
House eleven of the Elmwood project continues. A granite tub surround is installed as well as a unique fiber optic lighting ... |
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Moving Heat from Room to Room
There are pros and cons to all heating systems. Issues of air quality, control, flue gas condensation, effective distribution, ... |
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Repairing an Electric Heater
If your home or apartment has electric heat and it isn't working, call the Fix-It Club! |
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Rural Fire Safety
A move from an urban center to a suburb or rural area requires you to rethink fire safety. First, you must be aware of special ... |
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Saving Energy with Electric Resistance Heating
Electricity is a versatile but precious energy source. Because it is needed for refined power equipment such as computers and ... |
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Sizing Residential Heating and Air Conditioning Systems
Older space conditioning systems (more than 10 years old) are often unreliable and much less efficient than a modern system. ... |
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Solar Water Heater
If you heat with electricity and live in a warm and sunny climate, consider installing a solar water heater. The solar units ... |
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Tour of the Completed Greenhouse
The greenhouse addition is completed; Bob and Ryley tour the spectacular finished space. In addition to the greenhouse, a ... |
