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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 ... |
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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 ... |
 
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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 ... |
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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 ... |
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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 ... |
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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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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 ... |
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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 ... |
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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, ... |
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Caulking Payoff
Most experts agree that caulking and weather stripping any gaps will pay for itself within one year in energy savings. ... |
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Ceiling Fan Benefits
Running a ceiling fan in the summer can make you feel 4 degrees cooler, even without air conditioning. Remember to run your ... |
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Ceiling Fan Heating
During winter, a ceiling fan can move heat trapped near the ceiling back into the living area. This is especially valuable in ... |
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Ceiling Fan Rotation
Ceiling fans should rotate counter clock-wise in the summer (to generate a breeze downward to cool you off) and clock-wise in ... |
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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 ... |
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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 ... |
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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 ... |
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Choosing a Fuel Source
When your're choosing a fuel source for your home heating system, start with available fuels in your region, because not all ... |
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Choosing a Water Heater
When you're choosing a water heater, don't be tempted to simply buy the lowest-cost model available. Water heating uses too ... |
