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Popular Mechanics
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.   |
This Old House
Max Alexander |
Pop the Top! How do you turn a cramped barn loft into a comfy bedroom? |
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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. |
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. |
This Old House
November 2005
Joe Hurst-Wajszczuk |
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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Scott Gibson |
Living Down Under Most basements are little more than a place to cultivate cobwebs and store cans of paint. But they are an ideal place for the low-cost extra bedroom, family room or workout space you've always wanted. And as we show here, basements can be turned into any one of several living areas. |
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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. |
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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... |
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Fran J. Donegan |
Shrink Your Energy Bills Making your home more energy efficient isn't rocket science. |
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. |
Home Toys
June 2005 |
Adding Heat to Cold, Finished Rooms Most homes will have one or more areas in them that are chronically cold. There are a variety of solutions to this common problem including portable electric heaters, hot water heaters, and even under floor heating. |
This Old House
Mark Feirer |
New Rules for Safer Houses The latest round of building code changes, published this spring, might affect your next remodeling project. |
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Jill Tunick |
Insulation Test Use a blanket of snow to measure how much heat your house is losing. |
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John Riha |
Giving the Kids a Bath Ingenuity -- not expansion -- opened up possibilities for a small-scale children's bathroom... |
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. |
The Motley Fool
October 28, 2006
Elizabeth Brokamp |
Save Big on Your Heating Bill Winterize your home to stay warm while saving money. |
This Old House
Tim Snyder |
Give Your Feet a Treat This electric floor-heating system is relatively easy to install, won't leak, and doesn't cost a lot to operate. It can be installed wherever warm floors are appreciated, especially in bathrooms, mudrooms and kitchens. |
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. |
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. |
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Duo Dickinson |
Light, Views, and Air Unfortunately, the power of windows is often most evident when the size, type, or location is miscalculated. So be sure to apply these three rules when you're choosing new windows. |
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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. |
This Old House
Tom Peterson |
Grand Prize Winners: Search for America's Best Remodel 2014 How did one of your fellow readers earn our awe -- and a $5,000 prize? Well, first he had to "retire" so he could work on the house full-time. |
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... |
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Joseph D'Agnese |
The Bonus Bath Advice on how to add another wash-up-and-shower space -- without actually adding on. |
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Jeanne Huber |
Warming Up The Room How to add insulation when what's in the walls isn't up to par. |
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... |
This Old House
Danny Lipford |
Calling in an HVAC Pro Tips for dealing with the pros who maintain and repair your heating and cooling systems... |
PC Magazine
May 30, 2007
Helen Bradley |
Design Your House Designing a house is easier than you think. With new software from companies like Punch Software you can design your own home. |
Popular Mechanics
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. |
Popular Mechanics
October 2008 |
The Ultimate Guide to Walls: How Your House Works A home's walls enclose, strengthen and hold secrets. Here's what's on them and in them. |
Popular Mechanics
November 2006
Norman Becker |
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... |
Popular Mechanics
June 2002
Joseph Truini |
Backyard Barn A Colonial-style storage shed that anyone can build. |
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Jefferson Kolle |
Raising an Eyebrow A curved window can add elegance to a roofline |
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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. |
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. |
This Old House
Merle Henkenius |
Improving Attic Ventilation Installing soffit vents is step one in increasing the level of ventilation in your attic. |
Popular Mechanics
March 2004
Merle Henkenius |
Groundskeeper A spacious storage shed that anyone can build. |
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. |
This Old House
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. |
This Old House
September 8, 2000
Joseph Truini |
Beyond the Basic Shed These practical yet stylish backyard structures offer more than a place to store the mower... |
Popular Mechanics
July 2009
Harry Sawyers |
The Science of Flooring: DIY Guide Advances in flooring technology have finally leveled the field. Here's a look at past and present. |
Popular Mechanics
February 17, 2009 |
7 Fast Fixes for Scratched, Burnt and Squeaky Floors Here are some tips for fixing floor blisters and scuffs, burnt carpet and broken ceramic floor tiles. |
Popular Mechanics
October 2005
Joseph Truini |
The Big Red Shed Build this two-for-one backyard building to take care of all your outdoor storage needs. |
Popular Mechanics
March 2007
Karl Champley |
Top 7 Ways to Use Your Home's Wasted Space Clutter is an unloved side effect of modern life. Here's how to find more room -- and make peace with your stuff. |
This Old House
Joseph Truini |
Beyond the Basic Shed These practical yet stylish backyard structures offer more than a place to store the mower. |
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. |
This Old House
Deborah Baldwin |
A Century-Old Craftsman -- Moved and Improved The winner of the Search for America's Best Remodel 2015 tells her story |
This Old House
November 2005
Joe Hurst-Wajszczuk |
Fast Fixes for Ice Dams Prevent ice dams before the snow even falls. |
The Motley Fool
January 15, 2010
Dayana Yochim |
Stop Heating the Entire Neighborhood Save big by giving your home's biggest energy hogs a little TLC. |
