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Concrete Forms for Floors, Roofs, Decks
Energy-efficiency, fire resistance, low-maintenance, and speed of construction are some of the benefits of concrete homes. ... |
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Concurrent Drying
Dry one load of clothes immediately after another. This will minimize heat loss, reducing warm-up and drying times. |
 
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Convenience Products
Larry Ratliff from Convenience Products joins energy expert Steve Easley to talk about strategies to fill the 1000s of tiny ... |
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Converting Shipping Containers for Housing
Steel shipping containers, often seen as rusting hulks stacked high upon the decks of cargo ships or in ports, are being ... |
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Cooking Small
Use a toaster oven to cook small meals. A toaster oven uses a third to a half as much energy as a full-size oven. |
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Cool Savings
Turn the air conditioner thermostat up to at least 78° or higher or use a programmable thermostat. Close doors to unused ... |
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Cooling Your Home Naturally
There are several methods to reduce or even replace the use of an air conditioning system by using nonmechanical ways to keep ... |
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Creating a Zero-Energy Home
The concept of a Zero-Energy Home, one that produces enough energy to power itself over the course of a year, is gaining ... |
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Creating Summer Shadows
Simple ideas to help create a shady spot to protect you from the hot summer sun. |
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Custom-Bilt Metals
Need a roof that will last a lifetime? Custom-Bilt Metals' "LastTime" Metal Roofing Systems are most commonly selected for use ... |
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Cut the Costs of Home Heating
Keep warm and comfortable this winter and lower your utility bills with some energy-efficient home improvements. |
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Deciduous Efficiency
Trees that lose their leaves in the fall (i.e., deciduous) are the most effective at reducing heating and cooling energy ... |
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Demand Water Systems
Demand water heaters (Tankless or Instantaneous) are common in Japan and Europe. They began appearing in the United States ... |
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Direct-Vent Fireplace Installation
Jack Murdock from RMI and Craig Ryans from Vermont Castings of Mississauga, Ontario, demonstrate how simple it is to have gas ... |
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Dirty Insulation
Look for dirty spots in your insulation, which often indicate holes where air leaks into and out of your house. You can seal ... |
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Discussing the Poured-in Insulated Concrete Form System
Bob meets with Larz Anderson from Owens Corning to discuss the Lite-Form Insulating System used in the garage's foundation. A ... |
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Dishwasher Features
When shopping for a dishwasher, find one that features advanced sensors that sense and adjust for the amount of soil on your ... |
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Dishwasher Shopping
When shopping for a dishwasher, look for features that will reduce water use, such as booster heaters and smart controls. Ask ... |
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Door Seals
Make sure your refrigerator door seals are air tight. Test them by closing the door over a dollar bill. If you can pull the ... |
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Drainwater Heat Recovery
Here's a great device to keep your home energy dollars from going down the drain. A drainwater heat recovery device pre-heats ... |
