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Vanguard Piping Systems
Vanex PEX provides homeowners with a more water and energy efficient plumbing system. The MANABLOC is a home-run plumbing ... |
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Vapor Diffusion Retarders and Air Barriers
Vapor diffusion retarders, air retarders, and air/vapor retarders all relate to the interaction of temperature and moisture in ... |
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Water Heater Savings
Water heaters consume much of their energy just to keep a supply of hot water ready and waiting in the tank. The heat ... |
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Water Heating Energy
Most people are surprised to learn that the second largest energy consumer in the home, after space conditioning, is water ... |
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Water Level
Match the water level and temperature settings on your clothes washer to the size and type of the load. Don't waste water by ... |
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Water-Saving Solutions
From appliances to toilets to showerheads and rain barrels, new technology allows you to reduce your water consumption without ... |
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Waterbed Savings
Keep waterbeds covered with quilts or blankets to help retain their heat. You might also want to insulate the bottom with a ... |
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Weatherize Your Home
By simply caulking, sealing, and weatherstripping around all your windows, outside doors, or where plumbing, ducting, and ... |
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Weatherproof Doorframes
Bob Vila is joined by Rick Hagel of BMS Framesaver to preview the unique doorframes that will be installed in the EnergyWise ... |
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Weatherstripping for Energy Savings
Weatherstripping is an easy way to block cold or hot air from entering the home around doors, windows and electrical plates. |
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Wind Energy
Placing a wind turbine on your property is one way to eliminate costly electric bills. This clean, renewable energy is ... |
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Windbreaks
Plant windbreaks of trees or shrubs to reduce soil loss from blowing wind and also to provide habitat and shelter for ... |
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Window Properties and Design
The doors and windows that are right for you will depend on the climate you live in and the design of your house. |
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Window Savings
If you replaced all the windows in your home with Energy Star qualified windows, you could cut your heating and cooling energy ... |
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Windows: Understanding the Label
The first step to buying the right window is understanding how to read the label. |
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Wirsbo Radiant Floors
Wirsbo Radiant Floors circulate warm water under floor surfaces to create a thermal mass that heats rooms gently, comfortably ... |
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Working With Pre-Finished Windows
Gary Prevedini from Andersen windows is on site talking about the pre-finished windows in the great room. The window's finish ... |
