Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
Fighting sky-high energy costs:
Energy costs are at an all-time high as winter draws near. This part of the site is filled with tips on sealing energy-sucking drafts, tuning up (or replacing) your home's heating system and adding more insulation to keep warm.
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Do-it-yourself home energy audits
Now you know: Does turning down your thermostat really save money?
Featured Article:
Keeping your cool the old-fashioned wayAir-conditioning can drive up your electricity bills. Keeping your cool with these tried-and-true tricks can help lower your bottom line… More
Popular Articles
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Home Remedies to Clean Your Fireplace Brick
From commercial products to home-brewed concoctions, there are many solutions purported to remove fireplace soot, smoke, and grime… More
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Attic Insulation: Old Homes May Be a Little Thin on Top
Inadequate insulation is like a hole you dump money into month after month. Take the time to investigate… More
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7 Tips to Finding the Perfect Vintage Radiator
When purchasing a radiator for your old home, there is much more than aesthetic appeal to consider. Walk… More
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Count Rumfords Legacy
We remember him as Count Rumford, inventor of attractive, efficient fireplaces that produce lots of heat and little… More
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Preservation Brief: Conserving energy in historic buildings
Measures that yield the greatest energy savings with the fewest alterations
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Best practices: Vapor retarders and air infiltration barriers
An overview of techniques for cutting drafts and installing vapor barriers in old work (or new). More
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