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May 15, 2013 | Wednesday
How To: Choose a Programmable Thermostat
Looking for a small home improvement that yields big results? A programmable thermostat, properly installed and confi...
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May 09, 2013 | Thursday
Keep Ceiling Fans Clean to Ensure Smooth Operation
Ceiling fans are a wonderful addition to any room, offering a cool breeze and providing a pleasant decorative accent....
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May 09, 2013 | Thursday
Blades of Glory: 10 Ceiling Fans with Sharp Style
Take a spin through our roundup of ceiling fans to suit every design sensibility.
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May 08, 2013 | Wednesday
Green and Blue: Denim Is Eco-Friendly Insulation
Next time you pull on a pair of jeans, consider this: You can use denim to keep your house cool in the summer and war...
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May 02, 2013 | Thursday
Top Tips for Choosing an Air Conditioner
All air conditioners are designed to cool—that is, to remove heat and humidity from interior spaces. If you are in th...
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Major Systems
May 02, 2013 | Thursday
Bob Vila Radio: Whole-House Fans
Warm weather is just around the corner, with its humming air conditioners and skyrocketing electric bills. You may be...
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April 25, 2013 | Thursday
How To: Choose a Ceiling Fan
Choosing a ceiling fan is enough to make any homeowner’s head hurt. With so many variables and options, what should y...
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April 17, 2013 | Wednesday
Which PEX Is Best? The Right Tubing for Any Job
Polyethylene cross-linked tubing, better known as PEX, is a fine addition to the industrious do-it-yourself plumber's...
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April 17, 2013 | Wednesday
Creative Outlets: 5 "Energy Smart" Options
There are 10 billion electrical outlets in North America, and over the last few years, inventors have been hard at wo...
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April 11, 2013 | Thursday
Let Your Attic Help Improve Home Comfort Year Round
Looking to cut energy costs and improve home comfort? Focus on your heating and cooling systems. While it is imperati...
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March 12, 2013 | Tuesday
10 Electric Fireplaces That Turn Up the Heat
If a smokey, wood-burning hearth seems like a hassle, these sleek and clean electric fireplaces will warm you up—with no m...
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Major Systems
March 08, 2013 | Friday
Bob Vila Radio: Radiator Covers
Cast iron radiators can be beautiful, but an old, peeling one can really bring down the look of a room. Stripping and...
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Major Systems
February 19, 2013 | Tuesday
Heating Systems 101
From traditional oil-fired boilers to newfangled hybrid heat pumps, an almost dizzying number of options in heating system...
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Major Systems
February 14, 2013 | Thursday
Is It Time to Replace Your Furnace?
Baby, its cold outside—and the last thing you want to do is return home to a frosty house. The smart time to examine ...
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Major Systems
February 12, 2013 | Tuesday
Bob Vila Radio: Extra Outlets
These days it seems like there’s more to plug in than ever—televisions, computers, and the rechargers for cell phones...
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