A Guide to Making Energy-Smart Purchases
A Guide to Making Energy-Smart Purchases - Being more energy efficient can be as simple and inexpensive as buying and installing caulk and weatherstri Being more energy efficient can be as simple and inexpensive as buying and installing caulk and ... [... more]
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Caulk and Weather Strip
Caulk and Weather Strip - Warmed or air-conditioned air mixes with outside air through gaps in your home's thermal envelope-exterior walls, windows, d Warmed or air-conditioned air mixes with outside air through gaps in your home's thermal ... [... more]
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Home Maintenance Checklist
Home Maintenance Checklist - Here's a simple bi-annual Top to Bottom checklist to keep your home in shape year round. Here's a simple bi-annual "Top to Bottom" checklist to keep your home in shape year round. Check roof and around vents, ... [... more]
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EnergyWise House: Building a Smarter, More Efficient Window
EnergyWise House: Building a Smarter, More Efficient Window - Technology already exists to let windows darken, lighten, or almost completely block the Technology already exists to let windows darken, lighten, or almost completely block the sun ... [... more]
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EnergyWise House: Using Windows to Beat the Heat
EnergyWise House: Using Windows to Beat the Heat - Here comes the sun! Properly planning a home's window layout can frame scenic vistas while preventi Here comes the sun! Properly planning a home's window layout can frame scenic vistas while ... [... more]
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Klima-Tite Windows
Klima-Tite Windows - Behind the Scenes - Habitat for Humanity Bob Ryley and Bill Warren install thermo-clad Klima-Tite Series 2010 Tilt single hung windows in the Yonkers house. The windows come with extra wide nailing fins pre-fabricated with ... [... more]
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Architect Series Casement Windows from Pella
Architect Series Casement Windows from Pella - Behind the Scenes - Victorian Restoration According to National Family Opinion research, the majority of homeowners use room side window treatments and don't like it when the crank on a casement or ... [... more]
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Custom Shutters Plantation-style Window Accents
Custom Shutters Plantation-style Window Accents - Behind the Scenes - Vermont Farmhouse Custom Shutters interior Plantation-style shutters, made from American hardwood, offer the homeowner the classic beauty and elegance of quality shutters, plus ... [... more]
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Build your own Window Boxes
Build your own Window Boxes - Whether you live in an apartment in the city or in a cottage by the beach, a window box. Whether you live in an apartment in the city or in a cottage by the beach, a window box. Decide what size window box you need ... [... more]
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Indoor Air Quality - Attic Remodels
Indoor Air Quality - Attic Remodels - Before starting your attic remodel or conversion project you should understand and address the various air quali Before starting your attic remodel or conversion project you should understand and address the ... [... more]
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EnergyWise House: Elements of an Energy-Efficient House
EnergyWise House: Elements of an Energy-Efficient House - Designing and building an energy-efficient home that conforms to the many considerations fac Designing and building an energy-efficient home that conforms to the many considerations faced ... [... more]
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Indoor Air Quality - Bathroom Remodels
Indoor Air Quality - Bathroom Remodels - Before starting your bathroom remodel or conversion project you should understand and address the various air Before starting your bathroom remodel or conversion project you should understand and address ... [... more]
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