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Duct Loss
Have your duct system tested for air leaks. Many think that windows and doors are the major cause of a home's air leaks. But ... |
 
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Efficient Burnham Boiler for Heat and Hot Water
Bob visits with Mark Lundquist of Burnham Hydronics to check out the boiler for the hot-water heating system being installed ... |
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Eliminating and Preventing Household Odors
Here's another great tip from BobVila.com.
If the age-old question, “what’s that smell?” has got you stumped, here’s how to ... |
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Eliminating Polluted Indoor Air
If you’re wondering about the lingering chemical smell, why your head hurts, or why your children have so many colds, it may ... |
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Fall Chimney Check
Back to school time means the home heating season is beginning to kick in. Have your chimneys and vents checked before you ... |
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Fixing Forced-Air Distribution Systems
Many types of household heating systems use forced-air to distribute the heat. In case of problems, check with the Fix-It Club. |
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Forced Air Insulation
In homes with forced air heat there may be large cracks or gaps where the ducts pass through the ceilings, floors and walls. ... |
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Furnace Venting
If you own or are planning to install a high-efficiency gas furnace, ask a certified chimney sweep to check that the furnace ... |
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Gable Vents
Gable vents help heat escape and help keep condensation from forming in the attic during winter months. |
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Generator CO
Never use a generator in enclosed or partially-enclosed spaces. Generators can produce high levels of CO very quickly. When ... |
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Green Homes Special Series
Part Fourteen: Zero-Energy Homes
Many homeowners are finding their budgets stretched with escalating prices for home heating, cooling and electricity. But ... |
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Heat Zones
If you’re not using a room, don’t heat it. Close off vents to rooms that are infrequently used, and shut the door. When ... |
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Home Air Pollutants
There is a wide variety of indoor pollution contributors - radon, tobacco smoke, household chemicals. Use this guide to ... |
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Home Buyer's and Seller's Guide to Radon
Whether you are buying or selling, it's imporant to test the home for radon. |
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Home Maintenance Checklist
Here's a simple bi-annual "Top to Bottom" checklist to keep your home in shape year round. |
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Home Safety: Fire & Carbon Monoxide
Home is a haven, a calm place, safe from harm. So, whether you live in a house, apartment, condo, dorm, or residential ... |
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Home Weatherizing
Insulation and air-sealing improvements to the shell of your home will always improve your comfort, regardless of the size and ... |
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House Fans
In the hot summer months, use an attic fan to draw hot air out of the attic. Use a whole-house fan to draw fresh air in ... |
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Humidifier Placement
Place humidifiers and dehumidifiers away from walls and bulky furniture. These appliances work best when air circulates freely ... |
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Humidity Control
To deter mold, keep indoor humidity low. If possible, keep indoor humidity below 60 percent (ideally between 30 and 50 ... |
