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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 ... |
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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 ... |
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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 ... |
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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 ... |
 
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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. ... |
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AC Energy Ratios
When shopping or air conditioners, look for seasonal energy ratios (SEER) over 12 for central air conditioners and energy ... |
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AC Fan
Set the fan on your central air conditioner to "on" rather than "auto." This will circulate air continuously, keeping the ... |
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Adding Insulation
Install additional attic insulation at right angles to the previous layer. You don't have to use the same type of insulation - ... |
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Air Conditioning Condenser Install
Kevin Callahan from Sears joins Bob to talk about the new Kenmore air conditioning condensers that will be installed. The ... |
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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 ... |
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Attic Fan
If your home can't accommodate central air conditioning, try a whole-house attic fan. This device pushes hot air out through ... |
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Attic Insulation
Australian-born architect and homeowner, Gavin Langley, shows Bob how attics are insulated in his home country. Down Under, ... |
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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, ... |
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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. |
