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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 ... |
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Drainwater Heat Recovery System
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Dripping Faucet
Did you know that a hot water faucet leaking one drip per second wastes 200 gallons a year? Repairing leaky faucets will lower ... |
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Dryer Exhaust
Check the outside clothes dryer exhaust vent periodically. If it doesn't close tightly, replace it with one that does to keep ... |
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Drying in Sets
Dry two or more loads of clothes in a row, taking advantage of the dryer's retained heat. |
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Duct Loss
Have your duct system tested for air leaks. Many think that windows and doors are the major cause of a home's air leaks. But ... |
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Earth Friendly Green Construction in Tucson, Arizona
It's off to Tucson, Arizona, where Bob tours Civano, a housing development using a variety of earth-friendly construction ... |
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Earth-Sheltered Houses
Let's assume you're in the market for a new home. Let's further assume that, like many other people, you're concerned about ... |
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Easy Greening: Affordable Ways to Green Your Home
Some homeowners are looking for a quick green fix, whether to prep a home for sale or to stay current. Here are some easy, ... |
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Eemax
Tankless hot water heaters provide on-demand hot water without the need to continually store and heat water 24 hours a day. ... |
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Efficient Ceiling Fans
Energy Star labeled ceiling fans with lighting attached use 40% less energy than conventional models, keeping you cool for less. |
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Efficient Thermostats
You can save on your heating and cooling bills by using a programmable thermostat that turns your heating and cooling system ... |
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Efficient Washers
Energy Star labeled clothes washers use 35-50% less water, and up to two-thirds less energy that conventional washers. The ... |
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Elm Court's Utility Room and Washer and Dryer Hookup
Donald Brazie from D & B Plumbing demonstrates how to hook up a washer and dryer in a utility room that was formerly a ... |
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Energy Efficient Boiler Installed
A high-efficiency Buderus boiler is installed in the Roxbury, Mass., house. Steve Offutt from the U.S. Environmental ... |
