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Behind the Scenes - Habitat for Humanity
A Guide to Making Energy-Smart Purchases
A Guide to Making Energy-Smart Purchases
Being more energy efficient can be as simple and inexpensive as buying and installing caulk and weatherstripping or as ...
Air Leakage
Air Leakage
Select windows with air leakage ratings of 0.3 cubic feet per minute or less.
Aluminum Replacement Window Installation
Aluminum Replacement Window Installation
Bob Vila visits a loft conversion in downtown Boston. He meets with Ryley and Bob George from New England Window, and helps ...
Analyzing Energy Efficiency in Older Homes with Infra-red Technology
Analyzing Energy Efficiency in Older Homes with Infra-red Technology
Bob meets with Ren Anderson and they use an infrared camera to look at the energy efficiency of some older houses as well as ...
Architect Series Casement Windows from Pella
Architect Series Casement Windows from Pella
Behind the Scenes - Victorian Restoration
Architectural History of the Brooklyn Warehouse
Architectural History of the Brooklyn Warehouse
Bob meets with Bill Higgins of Higgins and Quasebarth Restoration to discuss the project building's history. Higgins utilizes ...
Back Porch and Kitchen Tour
Back Porch and Kitchen Tour
Bob takes a look at the back side of the Habitat for Humanity house and the kitchen.
Beat The Heat
Beat The Heat
Install window air conditioners snugly. Insulate spaces around air conditioners for a tighter fit. An air conditioner with a ...
Benefits and Installation of Impact-Resistant Windows
Benefits and Installation of Impact-Resistant Windows
In a hurricane, a house becomes a pressure cooker if its outer envelope is pierced by high winds and wind-driven debris. When ...
Broken Windows
Broken Windows
Always wear thick gardening gloves when handling broken glass, and use goggles if you have to break any glass. Carefully ...
Brownstone Facade Details and Windows
Brownstone Facade Details and Windows
Bob is outside the Manhattan Brownstone to show off the refurbished façade of the building. The Brownstone carvings have been ...
Building an Energy-Efficient Florida Home
Building an Energy-Efficient Florida Home
This home will be about 50 percent more energy efficient than a typical Florida home. Bill Zoeller, a consulting architect ...
Caulk and Weather Strip
Caulk and Weather Strip
Warmed or air-conditioned air mixes with outside air through gaps in your home's thermal envelope—exterior walls, windows, ...
Caulking Payoff
Caulking Payoff
Most experts agree that caulking and weather stripping any gaps will pay for itself within one year in energy savings. ...
Choosing Custom Windows
Choosing Custom Windows
Replacing windows can mean odd sizes and custom orders. Before you decide whether to purchase stock or custom, take the time ...
Combining Two Double Hung Windows
Combining Two Double Hung Windows
Bob explains the homeowners wish to have windows centered in the wall so that bookcases can be added. Since the home’s ...
Cool Windows
Cool Windows
Here’s another great tip from BobVila.com. Before you add to your electric bill trying to keep cool this summer, add ...
Emergency Board Up
Emergency Board Up
If your home is not protected by impact-resistant windows and doors; or impact resistant shutters or panels; consider building ...
Emergency Board Up
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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