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January 2006
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Homeowners Clinic Expert Q & A Sticky doors... Good idea to remove snow from a ridge vent... Skylights more energy efficient than you think... Installing a water-channeling system beneath a deck... Home heartbeat... Nailmaster... Ready to roll... GE Silicone... etc. |
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May 2005
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Homeowners Clinic Expert Q & A Installing electrical boxes in existing spaces... Calculating square footage of a roof... Electric- or battery-operated sump pump?... Finding electrical switches for old houses... Re-routing dryer vents... Plus: subcompact garden tractors... Masking tape as a clamp... etc. |
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May 2006
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Homeowners Clinic Expert Q & A Soffit rotting caused by poor ventilation... Using MSDS Sheets on household products... Repairing dents in roofs... Regulating vaulted ceiling room temperature... Adjusting your garage door opener... Test your air-conditioning system ahead of time... |
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November 2006
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15 Green Projects for Under $500 Hang your clothes out to dry, wrap your pipes, let worms eat your garbage. With those and our other easy, affordable ideas you can save energy, conserve resources, and make your house a less expensive place to live. |
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Your 6-Step Action Plan to Brighter Closets How to install a 120-volt fixture in your dark closet |
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10 Ways to Beat the Heat Staying cool this summer doesn't necessarily mean you have to pay a fortune to keep the air-conditioning running day and night. |
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Hoods You Can Trust Proper kitchen ventilation is vital in today's homes. You can't just rely on open windows or an old recirculating vent to keep the air clean. |
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Weathering the Storm A good storm window does the job of a replacement window, for a fraction of the cost |
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The Hole Truth How to patch up damaged drywall. |
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Small-Bath Smarts Even cramped spaces can be funtional and beautiful. |
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November 2006
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Homeowners Clinic Install a fan in a dropped ceiling... Heating with used oil?... Replacing wood-siding corner covers... Replacing old roof shingles... Fixing an outdoor faucet... Replace or repair wood-porch joists?... Keeping that chain saw sharp... |
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Shrink Your Energy Bills Making your home more energy efficient isn't rocket science. |
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Merle Henkenius |
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Dan DiClerico |
25 Years of Innovation: Ceiling Fans Today's models are marvels of cool, quiet efficiency, available in almost every style imaginable. |
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This Old House
November 2005
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Preventing Ice Dams Take care of trouble spots and you will enjoy a winter free of icicles -- and the damage they can do to your roof |
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The Bonus Bath Advice on how to add another wash-up-and-shower space -- without actually adding on. |
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June 2005
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Homeowners Clinic Expert Q & A Solutions to readers' dilemmas ranging from tankless water heaters to dryer booster fans. |
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July 2008 |
DIY Home Inspector Checklist: 25 Places to Watch Not every home holds dangerous secrets -- yet more homeowners than ever could be facing unseen trouble. Follow this do-it-yourself guide for spotting trouble early. |
This Old House
Max Alexander |
Take the Chill off Modern Architecture Here's how to use natural materials, well-crafted details, and open-plan spaces to make a minimalist house inviting. |
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Hide Your Home Theater Gear: DIY Weekend Tech Project The flat-panel television has changed our expectations of what a home theater looks like. |
U.S. CPSC
August 13, 2004 |
Vaxcel International Second Recall of Ceiling Fans These ceiling fans were assembled without the proper wire insulation sleeving, which could result in exposed wiring. Consumers could receive an electrical shock during installation or removal. |
This Old House
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A Light Touch This poorly built family-room addition formed an ell between the house and the garage that was just begging to be redeemed. And that wasn't all. |
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Lofty Ambitions Try one of these seven ceiling treatments to improve the space overhead. |
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September 19, 2008
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7 Steps to Save Money This Fall by Sealing Leaks and Drafts Finding and filling the dozens of gaps in the shell of your house should be tackled before you even think about replacing windows and doors. |
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May 2009
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Staying Cool: How to Replace Your Old Central Air Conditioner Here's a crash course in the mechanical system that helps you keep your cool when temperatures start to climb. |
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February 2007
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How to Remove a Popcorn Ceiling: Homeowners Clinic The best way to remove popcorn finish texture from your home's ceiling. |
U.S. CPSC
August 20, 2009 |
Pensi Ceiling Fans Recalled by The Modern Fan Co. Due to Fall and Injury Hazard The internal coupler that connects the down rod assembly to the motor can break and cause the fan to fall from the ceiling, posing an injury hazard to consumers. |
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December 26, 2008 |
How to Prevent Ice Dams, and What to Do If You Get Them To prevent an ice dam, don't heat the roof, keep it cold. That way, the snow on the roof eventually dissipates without making large amounts of meltwater. |
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November 2002
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Howell Technologies - Cinema Fan The Cinema Fan is a specially designed axial fan in a sound attenuating enclosure that can be mounted in any position. It draws only 32 watts when operating and is rated at only 55 dB noise level. |
U.S. CPSC
January 10, 2008 |
A.O. Smith Recalls Exhaust Fan Electric Motors Due to Fire Hazard The fan's electric motor can be miswired and overheat, posing a fire hazard. |
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Choosing and Using a Circular Saw What style is right for you, what features to look for, and how to use it safely |
U.S. CPSC
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Ceiling Fans Recalled by Vaxcel International Co. Ltd. About 80 of these units were improperly assembled with a metal sleeve that could cause exposed wiring. If this occurs, consumers are at an increased risk of receiving an electrical shock during installation or removal. |
This Old House
Natalie Rodriguez |
Stylish, New Home Basics Basic home necessities don't have to be basic-looking. Exhaust fans, smoke alarms and other home necessities can be stylish, too. |
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October 2005
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Quiet, Please! Cut Your PC's Clatter the Cool Way Simple tricks and tweaks can keep your PC's noisemakers under wraps while keeping its temperature cool. |
This Old House
David Dobb |
Spin Control Ceiling fans look sharp and produce a welcome cool breeze on hot summer days. But... |
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Keeping Cool Whenever you stuff a PC into a tiny space without adequate ventilation, heat can become a problem. |
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September 13, 2006 |
Replacing Your CPU Fan Keep CPU fans in top shape to maximize performance from your computer. |
