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Air Leakage
Select windows with air leakage ratings of 0.3 cubic feet per minute or less. |
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Anchor Your Fuel Tank
A fuel tank can tip over or float in a flood, causing fuel to spill or catch fire. Cleaning up a house that has been inundated ... |
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Avoiding Flood Damage Protecting Your Property
Flood protection can involve a variety of changes to your house and property–changes that can vary in complexity and cost. You ... |
 
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Building a Community with Environmentally Friendly Materials
Bob interviews Gwen Noyes about the Cambridge Cohousing development constructed with environmentally friendly materials. |
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Ceramic Coatings for Increased Insulation
Ceramic coatings and insulating paints bring huge energy savings as they prevent conditioned air loss from inside and block ... |
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CO Detector
Install a carbon monoxide detector to warn of harmful gases that may be entering your home because of a blocked or damaged ... |
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Cool Windows
Here’s another great tip from BobVila.com.
Before you add to your electric bill trying to keep cool this summer, add ... |
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Cooling Curtains
To help keep your house cool, close curtains on south- and west-facing windows. You may also consider installing awnings on ... |
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Custom-Bilt Metals
Need a roof that will last a lifetime? Custom-Bilt Metals' "LastTime" Metal Roofing Systems are most commonly selected for use ... |
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Deciduous Efficiency
Trees that lose their leaves in the fall (i.e., deciduous) are the most effective at reducing heating and cooling energy ... |
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Disposing of Fuel and Water Tanks
Old tanks may have chemical residues, explosive vapors, or known pollutants that must be managed before they can be removed or ... |
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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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Elm Court Foyer and Fireplace
Bob Vila greets Sonya Berle who shows off the large foyer and explains how she and her husband started with small restorations ... |
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Energy Efficient Heating
Did you know that houses produce more air pollution than cars? You can save the planet while you save on heating bills by ... |
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EnergyWise House: Using Windows to Beat the Heat
Here comes the sun! Properly planning a home's window layout can frame scenic vistas while preventing solar rays from pushing ... |
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Fixing a Humidifier
In many locations, comfort means putting water in the air. Make sure your humidifier is working well before you need it. |
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Flood Prep - Fuel Tanks
Keep these points in mind when you anchor a fuel tank:
a) If you prefer not to do this work yourself, you can have a ... |
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Four Fixes to Stop Home Energy Leaks
With the help of a professional energy auditor and infrared camera technology, BobVila.com evaluates the thermal efficiency of ... |
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Gas Logs
Gas logs release a lot of water vapor when they are burning. You should be wary of mold and mildew, especially if you have ... |
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Geothermal Heating Systems
As fuel costs and environmental concerns rise, homeowners are taking a new look at harnessing the constant temperature of the ... |
