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60-Minute Home Improvement Projects
Think you don’t have time for a home improvement project? Think again. Here are some ideas for quick projects that can improve ... |
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Blue Flame
In gas appliances, look for blue flames; yellow flames indicate the gas is burning inefficiently and an adjustment may be needed. |
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Child Proof House
There are simple things you can do to safeguard your home for your children. Install safety latches on drawers and cabinets. ... |
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Child Safety
It's important to remember that small children and home improvement projects don't mix. Keep your kids safe by keeeping ... |
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Cold Water Wash
To save energy, wash your clothes in cold water using cold-water detergents when-ever possible. |
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Concurrent Drying
Dry one load of clothes immediately after another. This will minimize heat loss, reducing warm-up and drying times. |
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Cool Down Cycle
Use the cool-down cycle to allow the clothes to finish drying with the residual heat in the dryer. |
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Create More Storage Space
Unlimited storage space would be great. But sufficient space is possible—if you make full use of the laundry, basement, attic ... |
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Dryer Exhaust
Check the outside clothes dryer exhaust vent periodically. If it doesn't close tightly, replace it with one that does to keep ... |
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Dryer Lint
Clean the lint filter in the dryer after every load to improve air circulation. |
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Drying in Sets
Dry two or more loads of clothes in a row, taking advantage of the dryer's retained heat. |
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Efficient Washers
Energy Star labeled clothes washers use 35-50% less water, and up to two-thirds less energy that conventional washers. The ... |
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EnergyWise House: Energy-Efficient Appliances
Appliances account for about 20 percent of your household's energy consumption, with refrigerators and clothes dryers at the ... |
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EnergyWise House: Energy-Efficient Water Heating
Water heating is the third largest energy expense in your home. It typically accounts for about 14 percent of your utility bill. |
 
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Final Tour of the Completed Second Home in the Project
House two of the Elmwood project. Attaching new casings to laundry closet. Permanently installed vanity. Then a final tour of ... |
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Fixing Clothes Dryers
One of the necessities of modern living, clothes dryers can sometimes quit at the most inopportune times. You can fix it! |
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High Spin Washers
When shopping for a clothes washer, compare spin speeds. Higher spin speed can result in better water extraction and reduced ... |
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Home Two: Bathroom Remodel
House two of the Elmwood project. Homeowners Pat and Roger Simons go over the goals of their bathroom remodel. |
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How to Clean a Dryer Vent
Regular cleaning of the dryer vents will increase dryer efficiency and reduce fire risk. |
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How to Install Bifold Doors
Bifold doors are the perfect solution for closets, laundry areas, and tight spaces where swinging doors won't work. |
