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Bathroom Trends
The recent National Kitchen and Bath Association’s Kitchen and Bath Show showed some trends in bathrooms: at-home spa-like features, water ... |
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Blow-In-Blanket Insulation Increases Thermal Efficiency
Insulating a home to an R-value of 15 can bring energy savings of up to 50 percent. Custom Blow-In-Blanket Systems deliver seamless fiberglass ... |
 
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Blower Door Test
Janet MacIlvaine and George James from the Department of Energy show Bob how they conduct a blower door test on the Habitat for Humanity Blitz ... |
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Blowing In Cellulose Insulation
Bob meets up with Joe Sheridan from Energy Guard to learn more about the US Greenfiber Cocoon cellulose insulation application that is taking ... |
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Blown and Sprayed Insulation
Blown-in insulation claims to increase the insulation value of homes by filling voids better than roll or batt insulation to prevent heat transfer ... |
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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 earth-friendly ideas for your ... |
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Body Heat
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Building a Container House
Steel shipping containers can be converted to strong, safe, comfortable and eco-friendly housing in just 90 days. |
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Building an Energy Star Certified Home
John Livermore joins Bob to explain the Energy Star Homes program started in the 1970s by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The red blower ... |
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Building an Energy-Efficient Florida Home
This home will be about 50 percent more energy efficient than a typical Florida home. Bill Zoeller, a consulting architect with Mercedes, has ... |
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Caulk and Weatherstripping
Warmed or air-conditioned air mixes with outside air through gaps in your home's thermal envelope—exterior walls, windows, doors, the roof, and ... |
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Caulking Payoff
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Ceiling Fan Benefits
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Ceiling Fan Heating
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Ceiling Fan Rotation
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Ceramic Coatings for Increased Insulation
Ceramic coatings and insulating paints bring huge energy savings as they prevent conditioned air loss from inside and block heat buildup from outside. |
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CertainTeed WeatherBoards FiberCement Siding
Steve Easley is joined by CertainTeed's Steve Booz to discuss the siding being used on the EnergyWise House. CertainTeed WeatherBoards FiberCement ... |
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Check the Label: A Guide to Green Designations for the Home
The green-minded consumer can quickly get disoriented in today’s growing market of green homes, green certifications and green labels. This list ... |
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Choosing a Fuel Source
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Choosing a Water Heater
The first step in choosing a water heater is to determine the appropriate fuel type. Natural gas, oil, and propane water heaters are generally ... |
