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Drafty Patio Door? Weatherstripping Stops Drafts Cold
Stop patio door drafts!
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Why Is the Furnace Drain Trap Full of Water?
Get the water out of a clogged condensate drain with a few simple steps.
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What You Need to Know About Foam Board Insulation
Foam board insulation is a terrific alternative to fiberglass. Learn why, and where to use it.
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How to Install a Duct Booster Fan
Fine tune your heating and cooling system
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Hide Ugly Radiators With These Stylish Cover Ideas
Radiators are large, immobile and often, ugly, but they are effective for heating living spaces. With these 12 unique radiator...
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How to Heat Your House When the Power Goes Out
Heating systems need power. Even natural gas, propane and oil furnaces often use electricity for ignition, power dampers, fans or...
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5 Furnace Filter Myths You’ll Want to Know
Negligent about replacing your furnace filter regularly? It's costing you clean indoor air and extra money on utility bills, unnecessary...
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Replace a Broken Dryer Vent Cap
Install a new dryer vent cover in about 30 minutes.
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How to Use an In-Line Exhaust Fan to Vent Two Bathrooms
Add one attic fan to vent multiple bathrooms
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Dryer Lint Cleaning Tips
Clean lint from the dryer exhaust duct quickly and easily
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This Fan Trick Can Keep Your House Warm All Winter Long
It's SO easy!
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What’s the Difference Between Pink, Yellow and Green Insulation?
The difference between pink, yellow and green insulation.
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Does Putting Plastic Over Your Windows Really Save Energy?
Does plastic window film save energy?
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9 Air Conditioner Myths You Really Need to Stop Believing
No, your air conditioner is not going to give you a cold. Learn what other AC myths you can stop...
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How To Clean an Air Conditioner Completely
This central air conditioner maintenance guide helps you get lower cooling bills while staying comfortable in summer.
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Replacing Baseboard Heaters Are Easier Than You Think
Revamping the baseboard heater can make a huge improvement.
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Here’s Where You Shouldn’t Install Your AC
If your AC is anywhere on this list, you need to change the location ASAP.
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This Nifty Trick Will Clean Up Your Air Conditioner
Not sure how to clean the sticky grime off of your air conditioner? No sweat! This trick to cleaning your...
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Your Air Conditioner Won’t Fully Work If You Don’t Do This
Looking to make the most of your air conditioner unit? By doing this one thing regularly, you will find yourself...
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12 Brilliant Uses for Duct Tape
While we wouldn't condone all of these, it's still pretty incredible to see the kinds of stuff people use duct...
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Home Inspector Nightmares: Vol. 8
In this installment of home inspector nightmares, you’ll be amazed by how much ceiling fan blades can droop. Plus, as...
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Old Homes Can Save Big Money with an HVAC Update
Ductless mini-split HVAC systems are the best choice for old homes.
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How to Install a Garage Air Conditioner
Wrenching on a car or doing a project in a sweltering garage is no fun. A garage A/C does the...
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If Your Thermostat Stops Working, This is What it Might Mean
Here are some tips to try to get the right temperature
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How to Choose the Best Whole House Fan for Your Home
A time-tested cooling solution that uses 90% less energy than your air conditioner
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How to Save on Heating Costs in an Apartment
Is your apartment uncomfortably cold in the winter? Here's how to warm it up without increasing your energy bill.