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Hot Water Savings
Turn your water heater down to 120 degrees Fahrenheit to save money on your gas/electricity bill. If you have children in the ... |
 
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Hurricane Protection for Porches, Windows, and Doors
Ted Gower from Armor Screen is installing the hurricane-protection fabric that will make the lanai a hurricane shelter in case ... |
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Hurricane Straps, Clips, & Anchor Bolts
Your home's ability to resist the extreme force of wind is only as strong as its weakest link, so the only sure way to create ... |
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Hurricane, Flood, and Earthquake Resistant Building
Bob meets with Beth Judge of Clemson University to review hazard-resistant building techniques at a demonstration house used ... |
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If You Evacuate
Evacuate immediately if authorities tell you to do so. Listen to your battery-powered radio and follow the instructions of ... |
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Impact-Resistant Windows and PGT Factory Tour
Bob is at PGT Industries in Venice, Florida, for a visit with Dave Olmstead, the code compliance officer for PGT Industries, ... |
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Indoor Air Pollution - Biological Pollutants
Biological contaminants are all around us—molds, pollen, pet dander, the list is long. However, with a little preventitve ... |
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Indoor Air Pollution - Formaldehyde
Formaldehyde is an important chemical used widely by industry to manufacture building materials and numerous household ... |
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Indoor Air Pollution - Organic Gases
Organic chemicals (Volatile Organic Compounds - VOCs) are widely used as ingredients in household products. Paints, varnishes, ... |
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Indoor Air Pollution - Pesticides
According to a recent survey, 75 percent of U.S. households used at least one pesticide product indoors during the past year. ... |
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Indoor Air Quality
Here's a startling fact: the EPA has warned that indoor air pollution is often much higher than outdoors. Here are some ... |
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Indoor Air Quality - Additions
Before starting your addition remodel or conversion project you should understand and address the various air quality factors ... |
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Indoor Air Quality - Attic Remodels
Before starting your attic remodel or conversion project you should understand and address the various air quality factors ... |
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Indoor Air Quality - Basement Remodels
Before starting your basement remodel or conversion project you should understand and address the various air quality factors ... |
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Indoor Air Quality - Carbon Monoxide
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas. It results from incomplete oxidation of carbon in combustion. |
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Indoor Air Quality - Flood Cleanup
Standing water and wet materials are a breeding ground for microorganisms, such as viruses, bacteria, and mold. Failure to ... |
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Indoor Air Quality - Home Ventilation
If too little outdoor air enters a home, pollutants can sometimes accumulate to levels that can pose health and comfort ... |
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Indoor Air Quality - Kitchen Remodels
Before starting your kitchen remodel or conversion project you should understand and address the various air quality factors ... |
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Indoor Air Quality - Lead
Lead can cause serious damage to the brain kidneys, nervous system, and red blood cells. Lead exposure in children can result ... |
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Indoor Air Quality - Remodeling Practices
Regardless of what part of the house your remodeling project takes place in, there are good work practices that you can use to ... |
