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Install wider, flatter heating and cooling ducts (you can have them custom made) to increase headroom in your basement, especially when…
Learn to make straight cuts, curved cuts and even round cuts in sheet metal with tin snips. With proper tool selection you can do it with ease.
If your furnace quits or breaks down try these eight simple solutions before you call for service help. You can solve the problem and avoid a…
HVAC units that cycle on and off quickly or erratically may just need minor thermostat adjustments. Check level first, then take a look at the…
Read expert tips about new, innovative and tried-and-true ways to tame your heating bills—without sacrificing comfort.
A high-efficiency furnace filter can slow airflow too much, but low-efficiency filters don't filter dust very well. Get a better…
Sealing leaky joints in heating, ventilating and air conditioning ducts is a simple, cheap DIY project that can reduce your energy costs by…
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PEX tubing and fittings are starting to push copper out of home-handyman (and plumbers') toolboxes. Learn tips for working with it and what all…
An electric heater can be a good option for warming up a cold room. We'll show strategies for adding an in-wall electric heater wherever you…
Small air leaks into uninsulated attic space are a major source of heat loss in many homes. Here's how to locate the leak spots and plug…
Long used in radiant heating systems, flexible PEX tubing is now becoming popular for water supply lines because it's easy to run through…
Leaky, uninsulated ducts in crawlspaces and attics waste huge amounts of energy and money. Use duct wrap insulation for a quick fix with a big,…
Learn how to remove old, damaged weather stripping around a steel entry door and replace it with new magnetic weather stripping and a new door…
Stop that cold draft coming in around windows and doors by removing the trim and sealing the airflow permanently. It takes a little work, but…
Enjoy the comfort and ambiance of a crackling fire on a cold winter's night. Here we'll show you how to install a gas fireplace. Don't worry…
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