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Major Systems
February 06, 2012 | Monday
Quick Tip: Don't Forget to Ventilate!
See if the HVAC system in your modern, insulated home is in need of ventilation.
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BOB VILA
Major Systems
February 06, 2012 | Monday
Quick Tip: Ventilation for the Home
It’s important to make your home energy-efficient by sealing all gaps and insulating thoroughly, but don’t overlook ventil...
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BOB VILA
Major Systems
February 06, 2012 | Monday
Green Homes—Heating and Air Quality
"Green" HVAC technology helps advance comfort in the home.
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MAUREEN BLANEY FLIETNER
Major Systems
February 06, 2012 | Monday
How To: Choose the Right Furnace Filter
As far as home improvement gear goes, furnace filters are admittedly among the least, um. . . exciting. There's none ...
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CHRIS GARDNER
Major Systems
January 19, 2012 | Thursday
Tankless Hot Water Heaters: Should I or Shouldn't I?
Whether you are building a new home or retrofiiting an older one (like me), take time to evaluate the hot water syste...
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GALE STEVES
Major Systems
November 30, 2011 | Wednesday
Home Renovation: Ventilation and Insulation
Thinking about one is virtually impossible without reference to the other.
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BOB VILA
Major Systems
November 22, 2011 | Tuesday
Radiant Floor Heating: How It Works
The Radiant Panel Association illustrates six ways to install radiant floor heating in your home.
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BOB VILA
Major Systems
November 22, 2011 | Tuesday
Radiant Floor Heating 101
Radiant floor heating, popular in new construction, has become a viable retrofit option.
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JOE PROVEY
Major Systems
November 18, 2011 | Friday
Quick Tip: Alternatives to Air Conditioning Your Home
Read our guide to learn ventilation know-how that can go a long way towards keeping you cool and saving money on energy bi...
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BOB VILA
Major Systems
November 18, 2011 | Friday
Cut the Costs of Home Heating
Keep warm and comfortable this winter and lower your utility bills with some energy-efficient home improvements.
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TANJA KERN
Major Systems
November 18, 2011 | Friday
Choosing an HVAC System
Buy the right HVAC system to properly heat and cool your home.
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BOB VILA
Major Systems
November 18, 2011 | Friday
Nest Learning Thermostat: Digital-Age Home Temperature Control
The Nest Learning Thermostat is, I'm betting, the first HVAC device to excite so much chatter in the blogosphere. An ...
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JOHN K. COYNE
Major Systems
November 11, 2011 | Friday
Everything You Need to Know About Emergency Power Generators
Prepare for unexpected electrical outages with an emergency gas-powered backup generator.
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BENJAMIN HARDY
Major Systems
November 11, 2011 | Friday
Home Generators: To Have or Have Not?
As Penelope Green reported in The New York Times on Wednesday, more and more homebuilders are outfitting new construc...
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BOB VILA
Major Systems
October 29, 2011 | Saturday
How To: Unclog a Clogged Drain
Follow this helpful advice on clearing up a slow-moving or clogged drain.
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PETE FAZIO
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