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EnergyWise House: Video Resource Library
EnergyWise House: Video Resource Library
Here is a complete listing of the EnergyWise House project videos.
Environmentally Friendly House
Environmentally Friendly House
John Picard, an environmental specialist, explains some of the features that make the Malibu house more environmentally friendly. Oriented strand ...
Exterior Doors and Storm Doors
Exterior Doors and Storm Doors
Exterior doors are necessary for physical access into and out of a building, and may provide ventilation and illumination too. They may, however, ...
Financing an Energy-Efficient Home
Financing an Energy-Efficient Home
The average homeowner spends close to $1,300 a year on utility bills. But an energy-efficient home—with such features as proper insulation, high ...
Finishing the Crawl Space
Finishing the Crawl Space
An unfinished crawl space can present moisture issues, harbor mold and decrease a home’s energy efficiency. A finished crawl space can result in a ...
Fireplace Cons
Fireplace Cons
Fireplace Innovations
Fireplace Innovations
Improvements in technology give homeowners beautiful design options, increased energy efficiency and the ability to add a fireplace virtually ...
Fireplace Inserts
Fireplace Inserts
While a roaring fire sounds romantic, the reality is that many conventional fireplaces are often closed off and unused. Homeowners have found they ...
Four Fixes to Stop Home Energy Leaks
Four Fixes to Stop Home Energy Leaks
With the help of a professional energy auditor and infrared camera technology, BobVila.com evaluates the thermal efficiency of one house by ...
Freezer Savings
Freezer Savings
Freezing Efficiently
Freezing Efficiently
French Doors Arrive
French Doors Arrive
Bob meets up with Ray Adams from Pella to look at the new Pella French doors that Charlie will be installing in the library. The door is from the ...
Frost Buildup
Frost Buildup
Furnace Filters
Furnace Filters
Furnace Maintenance
Furnace Maintenance
Geothermal Heating Systems
Geothermal Heating Systems
As fuel costs and environmental concerns rise, homeowners are taking a new look at harnessing the constant temperature of the earth with ...
Global Solar Tour
Global Solar Tour
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Going Green: Long-Term Benefits Worth Higher Price Tag
Going Green: Long-Term Benefits Worth Higher Price Tag
Purchasing pricier environmentally sustainable household items now might very well save the green on trees and in your wallet into the future.
Great Options for Grilling
Great Options for Grilling
The industry has introduced new technologies that make grilling your favorite meals even easier and more fun.
Green Backlash: The Wind Turbine Controversy
Green Backlash: The Wind Turbine Controversy
As the nation rushes to add renewable energy to its power portfolio, a growing chorus of homeowners and others are expressing concerns about how ...
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