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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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Building a Door
Bob meets with Ryley and builds a door jig to and a plank door with beadboards. Ryley oultines the door construction process ... |
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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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Choosing Exterior and Interior Doors
New doors can increase the home's value, improve energy-efficiency and optimize security features. Some factors to consider ... |
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Custom Door Installation
Bob meets with Curt Weiss from J.W. Door who has made a custom door unit for the Los Angeles remodel, with glass lights ... |
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Cutting an Exterior Door to Fit
Bob explains how the Owens Corning Basement Finishing System has added a lot of warmth to the Melrose basement. A mud room was ... |
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Door Hanging
Here's a helpful tip for how to install a pre-hung door. First, fit door into place, making sure it's plumb using a level- on ... |
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Door Lock Installation
Bob Ryley is on to his next project, installing the new lockset from Baldwin Brass on the front door. Ryley's advice for ... |
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Door Molding
Here's how to trim out an elegant door molding. Custom millwork is available in a variety of historical profiles. Miter the ... |
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Door Painting
When you're painting a door, waiting between coats for each side to dry can be time consuming. Here's a shortcut. First, drive ... |
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Door Sealing
Make sure to seal the top and bottom edges of all doors with a finish coat of paint or sealer to prevent moisture infiltration. |
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Drip Cap Flashing
Make sure to always install a drip cap flashing over the head casing of all doors and windows. A flashing will prevent water ... |
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Emergency Board Up
If your home is not protected by impact-resistant windows and doors; or impact resistant shutters or panels; consider building ... |
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Emergency Board-Up
The following basic recommendations can be used in extreme emergencies to add temporary plywood shutters to doors and windows. |
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Energy Incentives
Many utilities offer incentives to homeowners who make improvements that save energy. Contact your utility company to ... |
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Entry Speed
Making it difficult for thieves to enter your home is an effective way to protect your possessions. Research by the Natinoal ... |
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Exterior Door Basics
Exterior doors are made for efficiency, security, and beauty. Prioritize your needs and budget before you sort through the ... |
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Exterior Doors and Storm Doors
Exterior doors are necessary for physical access into and out of a building, and may provide ventilation and illumination too. ... |
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Federal-Style Home Restoration Update
Bob meets with Richard Marks, general contractor at the Charleston, SC, remodel of a Federal-style home. Richard explains the ... |
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Finished Brownstone Bedroom and Patio
Bob and Chris Vila are in the back spaces of the Manhattan Brownstone floor-through apartment to check on finish details. The ... |
