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Major Systems
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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STEVE BERNSTEIN
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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ROSEANN FOLEY HENRY
Major Systems
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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JOE PROVEY
Major Systems
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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DONNA BOYLE SCHWARTZ
Major Systems
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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MICHAEL FRANCO
Major Systems
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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LARRY BILOTTI
HVAC
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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REBECCA THIENES CHERNY
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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ROSEANN FOLEY HENRY
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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JOE PROVEY
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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DONNA BOYLE SCHWARTZ
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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ROSEANN FOLEY HENRY
Major Systems
February 07, 2013 | Thursday
Bob Vila Radio: Fireplace Tools
A new set of fireplace tools brings both style and utility to your hearth. Here are a few guidelines that will help y...
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ROSEANN FOLEY HENRY
Major Systems
January 28, 2013 | Monday
Gas vs. Oil: Which Furnace Is Better?
With temperatures dipping into the single digits here in the Northeast—and below 0° F in many other places—shivering ...
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DONNA BOYLE SCHWARTZ
Major Systems
January 24, 2013 | Thursday
Change Filters Frequently to Optimize Furnace Efficiency
Dust bunnies are multiplying, dog hair is piling up, and bird feathers are flying—oh my, it must be the furnace filte...
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DONNA BOYLE SCHWARTZ
Major Systems
January 23, 2013 | Wednesday
Go Ductless with a Mini-Split Heat Pump
Before we built a new home, I’d never heard of mini splits. What could they be, some kind of tiny frozen dessert or s...
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JENNIFER NOONAN
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