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Indoor Air Quality: Is Your Home’s Air Safe?
Here are some common culprits of indoor air quality problems— mold, smoke, candles, formaldehyde, volatile organic compounds ... |
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Infrared Insulation Test
Behind the Scenes - Habitat for Humanity |
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Inspecting Gas Vents
When inspecting a new or potential new home, make sure that any of the gas equipment needing ventilation—heaters, dryers, hot ... |
 
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Installation of the HVAC System
Bob joins Paul Costello and Lou Mazzini in the old dairy building to discuss the SpacePak high velocity hydro air HVAC system ... |
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Installing a Gas Fireplace and Refinishing a Hardwood Floor
Joe Murphy installs a direct vent gas driven fireplace, Howard Brickman refinishes the hardwood floor. |
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Installing a New Gas Furnace
Bob meets with Alex Alexander to check out the new gas furnace, then takes a trip to the shop to see how Alex uses a ... |
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Installing High Velocity, Flexible Duct Air Conditioning in an Older Home
House eleven of the Elmwood project. The air conditioning system for the third floor exercise area is installed. |
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Installing the Greenhouse Windows
Ryley demonstrates the greenhouse's motorized windows. At the touch of a button, or via a thermostat, the floor and ceiling ... |
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Installing the Water-Cooled HVAC System
Jeff Akers of The Air Authority explains how heat is recovered from the water that flows to each of the units in the high-rise ... |
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Insulating Ducts for Efficiency
There's more to efficiency than tuning the furnace. Homeowners must insulate ducts to prevent heat or cool air loss. |
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Mechanical Ventilation
Here’s another great tip from BobVila.com.
Making your home more airtight with new windows, insulation or a finished ... |
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Mold Basics
Molds are an essential part of the natural environment. The key to keeping mold in check is moisture control. |
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Moving Heat from Room to Room
There are pros and cons to all heating systems. Issues of air quality, control, flue gas condensation, effective distribution, ... |
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Multi-Zone HVAC System
Bob meets with Mark Gallivan from Sears HVAC and Brent Morin from Morin Mechanical Services to review the heating system ... |
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Natural Ventilation
Natural ventilation relies on the wind and the "chimney effect" to keep a building cool. |
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Nutech
Nutech Energy Systems - Scott Harrison joins energy expert Steve Easley to discuss how fresh air will be circulated throughout ... |
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Oven Hood and Shelving Installation
Bob and Ryley install an resturaunt quality Braun oven hood vent to compensate for the lack of exhaust outside the building. ... |
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Prescription for a Healthy Home
Dust, mold, bacteria and organic chemicals in your home can make you sick. Here are some ways to eliminate them that will have ... |
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Preventing Mold
Because today's new houses are built to allow less air infiltration than older homes, mold growth has become a concern. ... |
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Progress Report on the Restoration Project
Bob gets an update on the governor's mansion project from architect John Paul Hanbury. |
