polystyrene and mice!
Help! I have insulated my aviary floor with 2" polystyrene. The mice have completely eaten it away. How can I prevent this from happening again,...
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gas fireplace insert
The house we are buying had a gas insert but the seller has removed it because it wasn't vented. What are my options? The fireplace is decorative...
over 13 years by Mrs. Fixit
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diesel heating system
I recently purchased a bungalow from the 1940's. I live in Alabama. It has a central AC unit. Heat is provided through diesel fuel, with a 500 gal...
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Adding insulation to an already finished basement
The basement in our 1950 Cape Cod (located in Minnesota) was finished about 20 years ago using tabbed pine slats. The wood is really nice and wou...
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Oil furnace - odors
How do you effectively eliminate oil odors from the basement room where the oil take is located? The house is an older one (new furnace - old tank)...
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answers866
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woodburning furnace
Bought a house that has an old disconnected Energy King woodburner in it, it has it's own chimney and stands about 4 1/2' tall. There are no ident...
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Crack in heat exchanger. Repair or new unit?
I requested a pre-winter check-up on my heating unit from a local service company. They informed me that they found a crack in the heat exchanger a...
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heat pump
was wondering positives/negatives to a heat pump over conventional gas heat
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Polystyrene vs. fiberglass insulation
Any comments on the comparison between these two? For use in a cold climate, about R25 to R35, in a new construction.
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How many returns?
We are having central heat installed in our house (1600 sq. ft.) The contractor says we only need 1 return, at the top of the stairs on the second...
almost 14 years by sdebick
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answers457
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central heat and air
I have no central heat or air, so my question is Is there any place in the norfolk va area were a person can buy all the parts they needed to insta...
almost 14 years by fast
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Hot second floor
My fairly small, end-unit townhouse has an enormous difference in temperature. The floor of the attic is well insulated. I have HVAC service twic...
almost 14 years by Dan O
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answers337
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Central A/C historicly evil?
Want central A/C in 97 year old, prairie style house (1600 square feet). We currently have one pipe steam with radiators and large removable window...
almost 14 years by Chartre
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answers898
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air conditioner BTU
Can anyone tell me about how much btu I need for a 1170 square foot home. My living room stays very hot with the air conditioner running. I do no...
almost 14 years by Chartre
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answers441
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Solar Insulation for Roof
I am looking for information on products used to insulate the roof of a house. I have heard of a product called cool-ply which is a type of solar ...
almost 14 years by Shawnm
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answers154
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7/19/99Home Again Episode HVAC
What is the name/company of the heating contractor in this evening's show at the Cambridge House. (HVAC2000 gas water heated hot air system. Also...
almost 14 years by annoc
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answers962
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Steam Heat - Summer Maintenance?
Recently moved into a 63 year old home. the furnace is gas fired, steam heat. I have no experience with this type of system. Is there any special...
almost 14 years by kenoarto
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answers55
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Radiant floor heat leak
We have a radiant floor heat system built in the 1950's. Awesome system but somewhere it has sprung a leak. Need recommendations for leak detecti...
almost 14 years by Brian Wood
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answers720
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Radiant Floor Heat
I am intending on installing hydronic Radiant Floor Heat in a new home. The finish on the floor will be solid hardwood. Is there any precautions th...
almost 14 years by Brian Wood
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answers651
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building a cold storage room in basement
Hi Bob,My husband and I want to add a cold storageroom in the basement. We are not sure exactly what is required as far as the insulation techniqu...
almost 14 years by decorden
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answers758
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