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Sealing Air and Moisture Leaks
Air leaks between your home's interior and the outdoors can be a constant drain of energy and money. The air leakage in a ... |
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Sound Attenuation
Use fiberglass for sound attenuation in your interior partitions. It helps to deaden sounds and reduce household noises adding ... |
 
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Sound Attenuation and New Bath Preview
Bob previews projects for the baby's room including sound insulation from Owens Corning. New products to reduce sound ... |
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Soundproofing Steps
There's more to soundproofing than just insulation. "Blocking" noise with a non-hardening caulk to close off airborne sound ... |
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Soundproofing the Home
Completely soundproofing anything is virtually impossible unless you want to live in a vault. But steps can be taken to deaden ... |
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Spray-On Closed-Cell Insulation
This NCFI polyurethane spray-on insulation sets up as a rigid product. It will be sprayed in to about 3 1/2 inches in depth ... |
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Spraying in Closed-Cell Insulation
Bob is joined by Jim Remick of Nickerson -Remick insulation contractors. Remick tells Bob that this NCFI-Honeywell insulation ... |
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The Bachelor's Den at Elm Court
Bob Vila visits one of the recently refinished rooms at the Elm Court shingle-style mansion. A custom Walnut coffered ceiling ... |
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The Blown-In Blanket Insulation Process
Bob is joined by Mikde Hobson of Westchester Insulation as the crew prepares one of the Mashpee houses for insulation ... |
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The Building Envelope
Building science consultant Steve Easley joins Bob Vila to discuss a few of the key elements that help our home in the desert ... |
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The Inside Story: A Guide to Indoor Air Quality
Pollutants inside your home are especially dangerous as they are with you through the day and night. Understanding the causes ... |
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The Right Caulks and Sealants
Caulks and sealants are your home's best defense against the elements. They are intended to seal gaps around the exterior of ... |
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Tour of the Completed Brooklyn Apartment
Bob tours the penthouse apartment with its exposed beams, stainless steel countertops, Mahogany details, and Solserene ... |
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Tour of the Premier Building Systems Factory
Bob tours the Premier Building Systems plant with General Manager, Steve Thompson where the structural insulated panels are ... |
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U-Value Windows
The lower the U-value, the better the insulation. In colder climates, a U-value of 0.35 or below is recommended. These windows ... |
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Under-Roof and Attic Insulation
The insulating barrier under the roof protects against heat loss and air infiltration. Deciding which type of insulation to ... |
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Vapor Diffusion Retarders and Air Barriers
Vapor diffusion retarders, air retarders, and air/vapor retarders all relate to the interaction of temperature and moisture in ... |
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Weatherize Your Home
By simply caulking, sealing, and weatherstripping around all your windows, outside doors, or where plumbing, ducting, and ... |
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Weatherstripping Doors and Windows for Energy Savings
Weatherstripping is an easy way to block cold or hot air from entering the home around doors, windows and electrical plates. |
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What is Asbestos?
Asbestos is a serious health risk—and it may be in your home. Educate yourself with this helpful asbestos fact sheet from the ... |
