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2x4 R15 Factor
2x4 R15 Factor
When insulating typical 2x4 wall construction an R factor of R11 or R13 is used. To comply with Energy Star requirements, use ...
A Good Match
A Good Match
Match the size of the pan to to your stovetop heating element; more heat will get to the pan and less will be lost to the ...
A Guide to Making Energy-Smart Purchases
A Guide to Making Energy-Smart Purchases
Being more energy efficient can be as simple and inexpensive as buying and installing caulk and weatherstripping or as ...
A New Shade of Coverage: Green Insurance
A New Shade of Coverage: Green Insurance
As consumers react to climate change by modifying their behaviors and their homes with more eco-friendly options, a new shade ...
A.O. Smith Water Products
A.O. Smith Water Products
A.O. Smith Water Products - Chris Hopkins visits the EnergyWise house to discuss the company's high efficiency water heaters. ...
AC Energy Ratios
AC Energy Ratios
When shopping or air conditioners, look for seasonal energy ratios (SEER) over 12 for central air conditioners and energy ...
AC Fan
AC Fan
Set the fan on your central air conditioner to "on" rather than "auto." This will circulate air continuously, keeping the ...
Adding Insulation
Adding Insulation
Install additional attic insulation at right angles to the previous layer. You don't have to use the same type of insulation - ...
Air Conditioning Condenser Install
Air Conditioning Condenser Install
Kevin Callahan from Sears joins Bob to talk about the new Kenmore air conditioning condensers that will be installed. The ...
Analyzing Energy Efficiency in Older Homes with Infra-red Technology
Analyzing Energy Efficiency in Older Homes with Infra-red Technology
Bob meets with Ren Anderson and they use an infrared camera to look at the energy efficiency of some older houses as well as ...
Attic Fan
Attic Fan
If your home can't accommodate central air conditioning, try a whole-house attic fan. This device pushes hot air out through ...
Attic Insulation
Attic Insulation
Australian-born architect and homeowner, Gavin Langley, shows Bob how attics are insulated in his home country. Down Under, ...
Automatic and Programmable Thermostats
Automatic and Programmable Thermostats
In our modern, high-tech society, we don't think much about some of the electronic gadgets in our homes. Take, for example, ...
Blow-In-Blanket Insulation Increases Thermal Efficiency
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 ...
Blower Door Test
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 ...
Blowing In Cellulose Insulation
Blowing In Cellulose Insulation
Bob meets up with Joe Sheridan from Energy Guard to learn more about the US Greenfiber Cocoon cellulose insulation application ...
Blown and Sprayed Insulation
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 ...
BobVila.com's Top 21 Energy-Saving Ideas for 2008
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 ...
Body Heat
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 ...
Building a Container House
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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