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HVAC Budget
HVAC Budget
Whether you intend to install insulation yourself or hire a contractor, make sure that you know the guaranteed minimum R-value ...
HVAC System for the Home Addition
HVAC System for the Home Addition
Bob meets with Mark, a heating, ventilating, and air conditioning mechanic. Bob and Mark have an in-depth discussion on why a ...
Infrared Insulation Test
Infrared Insulation Test
Behind the Scenes - Habitat for Humanity
Installing an Acoustic Coffered Wood Ceiling for Sound Attentuation
Installing an Acoustic Coffered Wood Ceiling for Sound Attentuation
Bob meets with Joe Adams and Ralph McGrath, in the media room of the Elm Court Cottage in the Berkshires. They are installing ...
Installing Insulation and Plastering
Installing Insulation and Plastering
House two of the Elmwood project. Bob Ryley and Tim Grether of Owens Corning install insulation and vapor barrier in bathroom. ...
Installing Skylight, Acrylic Block Panels and Hydro-Air System for Cooling
Installing Skylight, Acrylic Block Panels and Hydro-Air System for Cooling
House ten of the Elmwood project. The third floor rec room remodel continues with the installation of Hy-Lite acrylic walls, ...
Installing Sound Attenuation Insulation
Installing Sound Attenuation Insulation
Bob recaps the work done so far in the nursery project at the home in Melrose, Massachusetts. The house has already been ...
Installing Sound Attenuation Insulation
Installing Sound Attenuation Insulation
George Saylor from Owens Corning is on location in this episode to discuss the insulation products that will be used in the ...
Installing the Superior Walls Foundation System
Installing the Superior Walls Foundation System
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Insulate Outlets
Insulate Outlets
To stop airflow between walls and floors, Install foam gaskets on all outlets and switches, and use child safety plugs backed ...
Insulating Concrete Slabs, Foundations and Basements
Insulating Concrete Slabs, Foundations and Basements
Most residential concrete-foundation systems will come into contact with the ground and face moisture-management and heat-loss ...
Insulating Ducts for Efficiency
Insulating Ducts for Efficiency
There's more to efficiency than tuning the furnace. Homeowners must insulate ducts to prevent heat or cool air loss.
Insulating Hot Water
Insulating Hot Water
Insulate your hot-water storage tank and pipes, but be careful not to cover the water heater's floor, top, thermostat, or ...
Insulating Old Homes: Blow-In Insulation Options
Insulating Old Homes: Blow-In Insulation Options
You can't cram the pink stuff into a closed wall. However, blown- or sprayed-in insulation can make a leaky old home an energy ...
Insulating the Attic with Sound Proofing Insulation
Insulating the Attic with Sound Proofing Insulation
Bob watches the crew from Anderson Insulation as they insulate an attic space that's being converted into a teenager's room. ...
Insulating the Foundation
Insulating the Foundation
Bob and Ryley insulate the foundation of an attached solar greenhouse. They use 2-inch-thick Dow styrofoam (extruded ...
Insulating the Home
Insulating the Home
Jim and John Case show Bob how to insulate the cathedral ceiling. To insure airflow and prevent condensation buildup they ...
Insulating Window Shades
Insulating Window Shades
Install tight-fitting, insulating window shades on windows that feel drafty after weatherizing.
Insulation Basics
Insulation Basics
Here's another great tip from BobVila.com. How much insulation does your home need and where? It depends on your climate ...
Insulation for Home Comfort
Insulation for Home Comfort
Make the right insulation choice is the first step in giving your home that warm and fuzzy feeling.
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