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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. mark for My Articles similar articles
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Fran J. Donegan
Shrink Your Energy Bills Making your home more energy efficient isn't rocket science. mark for My Articles similar articles
Popular Mechanics
September 19, 2008
Jeff Beneke
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. mark for My Articles similar articles
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Merle Henkenius
Improving Attic Ventilation Installing soffit vents is step one in increasing the level of ventilation in your attic. mark for My Articles similar articles
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October 28, 2006
Elizabeth Brokamp
Save Big on Your Heating Bill Winterize your home to stay warm while saving money. mark for My Articles similar articles
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David Dobbs
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. mark for My Articles similar articles
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April 2009
Elizabeth Svoboda
10 Weekend Projects to Make Yours a Smart(er) Home Here are 10 weekend projects and 14 quick tips to make a smarter, more affordable home. mark for My Articles similar articles
Popular Mechanics
September 2009
Roy Berendsohn
How to Seal Drafts Around A Metal Chimney: DIY Home "In most cases, you shouldn't use standard foam insulation to seal and insulate against a sheet-metal chimney, or a masonry chimney for that matter," says Michael Casey, an expert on building codes and co-author of Code Check. mark for My Articles similar articles
This Old House
October 2007
Eileen McCluskey
Detecting Drafts An energy audit can help homeowners find the spots where fuel costs are flying out the windows and walls. mark for My Articles similar articles
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November 2005
Joe Hurst-Wajszczuk
Fast Fixes for Ice Dams Prevent ice dams before the snow even falls. mark for My Articles similar articles
Popular Mechanics
May 2006
Norman Becker
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... mark for My Articles similar articles
Popular Mechanics
November 2008
Jim Gorman
19 Ways to Slash Your Utility Bill You don't need an infrared camera to reveal utility-bill busters that are left after the obvious stuff is done. You need the right point of view. Big energy leaks are often hiding in plain sight. mark for My Articles similar articles
Popular Mechanics
January 2006
Norman Becker
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. mark for My Articles similar articles
Popular Mechanics
September 2000
Merle Henkenius
Installing an Attic Fan You may not spend much time thinking about attic ventilation, but if you own your own home, you owe it to yourself to give the subject serious thought... mark for My Articles similar articles
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Ingrid Spencer
4 Tips for Finishing an Attic Building-code basics for turning attic space into living space. mark for My Articles similar articles
AskMen.com
Brandon Dyce
How To: Winterize Your House In fewer days than a weekend, you can enact strategic measures to combat cold floors, wasted energy and higher bills. mark for My Articles similar articles
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September 21, 2007
Selena Maranjian
Reduce Your Energy Costs Given that energy expenses are rather steep these days, you may want to consider these simple ways to cut down on your energy costs. mark for My Articles similar articles
This Old House
Max Alexander
From the Ground Up: Insulation Proper insulation is the best way to maximize comfort and minimize energy bills. But insulation must be installed correctly. In fact, a bad job can actually make matters worse. mark for My Articles similar articles
Popular Mechanics
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. mark for My Articles similar articles
This Old House
Jeanne Huber
Warming Up The Room How to add insulation when what's in the walls isn't up to par. mark for My Articles similar articles
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Katelin Hill
Little Ways to Save Big on Your Heating Bill Here are three changes you can make this winter that yield worthwhile returns. mark for My Articles similar articles
Popular Mechanics
January 11, 2005
Norman Becker
Answers To Your Home Improvement Questions Chimney flashing... Rotting floor joists... etc. mark for My Articles similar articles
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John D. Wagner
Adding Central Air Whether or not you've got ductwork, adding central air is more affordable and less disruptive than you might imagine... mark for My Articles similar articles
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October 30, 2007
John Rosevear
Hold In That Hot Air! Winter's coming, and for many of us it's accompanied by the annual knot of concern over high home heating costs. Winterize your home now for big savings. mark for My Articles similar articles
AskMen.com
Iain Ilich
How To: Winterize Your Home As energy prices soar worldwide, getting your home ready for the upcoming winter season is a smart way to save money, with the added benefit of keeping your home nice and warm during the colder half of the year. mark for My Articles similar articles
This Old House
Jill Tunick
Insulation Test Use a blanket of snow to measure how much heat your house is losing. mark for My Articles similar articles
This Old House Installing a Bathroom Vent Fan It's the best way to expel moisture-laden air and odors -- and we have step-by-step instructions for adding one. mark for My Articles similar articles
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Mark Feirer
New Rules for Safer Houses The latest round of building code changes, published this spring, might affect your next remodeling project. mark for My Articles similar articles
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Bruce Irving
The Case for Installing a Heat-Recovery Ventilator Thoroughly insulating a house will hold in the heat, but it will also hold in all the moisture -- which could promote rot. A heat-recovery ventilator could circumvent that problem. mark for My Articles similar articles
Popular Mechanics
May 2009
Roy Berendsohn
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. mark for My Articles similar articles
Popular Mechanics
December 2006
Norman Becker
Homeowners Clinic Adjusting a water-pressure regulator valve... Clog busting the kitchen Drain... Adding attic Insulation... Electrical panel box loading... Restoring old, ugly kitchen cabinets... Picking the right size wood splitter... Hanging power strips... etc. mark for My Articles similar articles
The Motley Fool
April 18, 2007
Mary Dalrymple
Save the Planet, Save Your Pennies To make a lasting impact on the planet and your wallet, consider making an investment of time and a little money in appliances and home improvements. They may cost a little upfront, but they'll save you money in the long run. mark for My Articles similar articles
Popular Mechanics
August 2006
Becker & Berendsohn
Homeowners Clinic How to replace the bathroom sink drain... Getting water out of a crawlspace... Remove odors from your sink's garbage disposal... Paint around, not over electrical outlets... Dripping ducts... Apartment dryer woes... etc. mark for My Articles similar articles
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December 17, 2003
16 Ways to Cut Fuel Bills You can't control the cost of a barrel of crude, but you can take steps to cut your heating and gas bills. mark for My Articles similar articles
Popular Mechanics
February 2006
Norman Becker
Homeowners Clinic Expert Q & A Proper oil-fired boiler tuneups... Protect fiberglass from fading... Stopping toilet leaks... Removing soap scum... Ice crystals in the attic... etc. mark for My Articles similar articles
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October 21, 2004
Selena Maranjian
Winterize Your Home Spend a little time now, and you may save a lot of money later. mark for My Articles similar articles
Popular Mechanics
March 3, 2009
Roof Repair: How to Fix Leaks and Broken Shingles It's amazing how many small structural things can go wrong around your house. Whether it's the front-door lock that won't let you into your own home, or the cracked window that won't keep the cold out, small household problems can have a big effect. mark for My Articles similar articles
This Old House
Max Alexander
Father Knows Best Not every new homeowner can get America's top contractor to stop by and offer advice. All the more reason to pay attention to what Kate Silva learned from her dad. mark for My Articles similar articles
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October 10, 2006
Mary Dalrymple
Warm News for Winter Take some control over winter heating bills. mark for My Articles similar articles
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Joseph D'Agnese
Eight Homeowners Save Over $12,275 on Energy How? By putting power-saving technologies to work inside their homes. Read on to see if you can do the same. mark for My Articles similar articles
Popular Mechanics
October 2006
Merle Henkenius
How Your House Works: Insulation When it comes to insulating your home, the first tool you'll need is knowledge. mark for My Articles similar articles
Popular Mechanics
December 5, 2008
Roy Berendsohn
Hot Water Heater Woes: How to Make Sure There's Enough Hot Water in Winter If your home always seems to run out of hot water quickly, your first approach should be to take a few energy-conserving steps. mark for My Articles similar articles
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January 15, 2010
Dayana Yochim
Stop Heating the Entire Neighborhood Save big by giving your home's biggest energy hogs a little TLC. mark for My Articles similar articles
This Old House
Jeanne Huber
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. mark for My Articles similar articles
This Old House Downloadable Fall Inspection Checklist Fall is the time to give your house its annual physical -- before winter's harsh weather sets in. Use this detailed checklist as a guide to making a repair list. mark for My Articles similar articles
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October 3, 2007
Selena Maranjian
Prepare to Winterize Your Home Winter brings changes to our schedules, to our moods, and to our homes, too. There are many things you should do around your home before winter really sets in, things that can save you money, and even your life. mark for My Articles similar articles
This Old House
Joseph D'Agnese
How Animals Are Getting Into Your House Some people might as well hang a "vacancy" sign on the lawn. Don't be one of them. mark for My Articles similar articles
Popular Mechanics
January 2007
Norman Becker
Seal Your Flue Pipes: Homeowners Clinic Ducts carry heated or cooled air, not combustion byproducts. However, sheetmetal flue pipes carry combustion gases and are not sealed to the same extent that ducts are. mark for My Articles similar articles
IEEE Spectrum
August 2010
Ellen Kathrine Hansen
Denmark's Net-Zero-Energy Home With Home for Life, VKR Holding aims to bring carbon-neutral houses to the masses mark for My Articles similar articles
Popular Mechanics
January 2006
Jennifer Weeks
Sun City When 18 teams of students built a solar neighborhood in the nation's capital, they created a showcase of the best new technology for conserving energy and harnessing the power of the sun. mark for My Articles similar articles