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October 16, 2012 | Tuesday
Bob Vila Radio: Weatherstripping
Weatherstripping your home is a fairly simple do-it-yourself project that can save you a significant amount off your ...
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SARAH MONZON & BOB VILA
Major Systems
October 08, 2012 | Monday
One-Touch Automation for Your Home
Light switches are a problem in our home. Every single light switch is in the wrong place—or at least it always seems...
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DONNA BOYLE SCHWARTZ
Major Systems
October 05, 2012 | Friday
Bob Vila Radio: Sealing Air Leaks
A small crack or one leaky window might not seem like a big problem, but taken together, your home’s small drafts can...
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SARAH MONZON & BOB VILA
Major Systems
October 01, 2012 | Monday
RoboReel: Next Generation Cord Winder
Coming from a Navy family as I do, I take pride in my ability to neatly loop and stow anything rope-like, including e...
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JIM NASH
Major Systems
September 28, 2012 | Friday
Everything You Need to Know About Winterizing Pipes
As you ready your house for the colder months ahead, don’t forget about your water system. When water freezes, it exp...
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EMILY BURNS MORGAN
Major Systems
September 21, 2012 | Friday
Bob Vila Radio: Replacing Faucets
If you’re looking for a quick and inexpensive way to give your kitchen a pick-me-up, replacing the sink faucet might ...
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SARAH MONZON & BOB VILA
Major Systems
September 19, 2012 | Wednesday
Bob Vila Radio: Radiant Heat
Whether you're building a whole house or just adding a new bathroom, one of your first decisions has to be how you're...
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SARAH MONZON & BOB VILA
Major Systems
September 18, 2012 | Tuesday
Bob Vila Radio: Mechanical Ventilation
Until very recently, homes were built to breathe. Insulation was seldom used, windows were single-pane and drafts wer...
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SARAH MONZON & BOB VILA
Major Systems
September 17, 2012 | Monday
Bob Vila Radio: Tankless Water Heaters
If your home is like most in the U. S. , you’re spending a fifth of your energy dollars heating your water. If your w...
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SARAH MONZON & BOB VILA
Major Systems
September 10, 2012 | Monday
Bob Vila Radio: Water-Saving Fixtures
Showers account for more than a fifth of the water Americans use every day. You can conserve more of this precious re...
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SARAH MONZON & BOB VILA
Major Systems
September 05, 2012 | Wednesday
Bob Vila Radio: Fall AC Care
Now that the summer scorchers are over, it’s time to bring in your window air conditioning units. Listen to BOB VILA ...
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SARAH MONZON & BOB VILA
Major Systems
September 01, 2012 | Saturday
Bob Vila Radio: Loud Pipes
If you hear banging or knocking when you turn the tap on and off in your home, you could be straining pipes and coppe...
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SARAH MONZON & BOB VILA
Major Systems
August 23, 2012 | Thursday
Rejuvenation's Can Light Conversion Kit
Also known as "can" lights thanks to their cylindrical shape, recessed lights are inexpensive, work well with low cei...
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REBECCA THIENES CHERNY
Major Systems
August 13, 2012 | Monday
Bob Vila Radio: Ventilation Fans
Ventilation fans in kitchens and bathrooms are required by code in most states, and they’re a good idea everywhere. T...
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SARAH MONZON & BOB VILA
Major Systems
August 06, 2012 | Monday
Bob Vila Radio: Programmable Thermostats
If you’ve still got an old mercury or mechanical contact thermostat, it’s easy to forget to adjust it when you leave ...
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SARAH MONZON & BOB VILA
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