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Deflecting Wind
Deflect winter winds by planting evergreen trees and shrubs on the north and west sides of your house; deflect summer winds by ... |
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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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Energy Incentives
Many utilities offer incentives to homeowners who make improvements that save energy. Contact your utility company to ... |
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EnergyWise House: Building a Smarter, More Efficient Window
Technology already exists to let windows darken, lighten, or almost completely block the sun and its heat from entering your ... |
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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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Environmentally Friendly Composite Shake Shingles
Bob meets with Brian Eberle from Enviroshake of Chatham, Ontario, to discuss the environmentally friendly shake shingles which ... |
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Exterior Doors and Storm Doors
Exterior doors are necessary for physical access into and out of a building, and may provide ventilation and illumination too. ... |
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Fenestration Rating
When you're shopping for new windows, first, look for the National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) label; it means the ... |
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Financing an Energy-Efficient Home
The average homeowner spends close to $1,300 a year on utility bills. But an energy-efficient home—with such features as ... |
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Fixing Old Double Hung Windows
Bob meets with Cortney Lofton, the carpenter, and rehabilitates some old double-hung windows with new nylon braided sash cords ... |
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Flood Plain
If you live in a flood plain, the lender will require that you have flood insurance before lending any money to you. But if ... |
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Flood Prep - Electrical
Keep these points in mind when you have your electrical system components raised:
a) Electrical system modifications ... |
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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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Flood Prep - HVAC
Keep these points in mind when you have your HVAC equipment raised or floodproofed:
a) Changes to the plumbing, ... |
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Flood Prep - Sewer
Keep these points in mind if you have backflow valves installed:
a) Changes to the plumbing in your house must be done ... |
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Flood Prep - Walls
Keep these points in mind when you have a waterproof veneer added to the exterior walls of your house:
a) Adding a ... |
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Foundation Drainage
Consider your finish grade around the house as part of the building process to ensure water is properly diverted away from ... |
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Framing the Mashpee Home with Pressure-Treated Lumber
Bob meets with Wes Lohr, the general contractor for the River Hill homes, as his crew sets the sill and the first floor deck ... |
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Garage Doors and Hurricanes
In high winds, double garage doors can pull out of their tracks or collapse from wind pressure. If garage doors fail, high ... |
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Glue Sticks
There are several adhesive glue sticks to choose from for your hot glue gun. Here's a description of the most common to help ... |
