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Blown and Sprayed Insulation
Blown and Sprayed Insulation
Blown-in insulation claims to increase the insulation value of homes by filling voids better than roll or batt insulation to prevent heat transfer ...
BobVila.com's Top 21 Energy-Saving Ideas for 2008
BobVila.com's Top 21 Energy-Saving Ideas for 2008
Bob Vila has been on the presidential campaign trail talking about energy efficiency. Now, BobVila.com shares 21 earth-friendly ideas for your ...
Body Heat
Body Heat
Building a Container House
Building a Container House
Steel shipping containers can be converted to strong, safe, comfortable, and eco-friendly housing in just 90 days.
Building an Energy Star Certified Home
Building an Energy Star Certified Home
John Livermore joins Bob to explain the Energy Star Homes program started in the 1970s by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The red blower ...
Building an Energy-Efficient Florida Home
Building an Energy-Efficient Florida Home
This home will be about 50 percent more energy efficient than a typical Florida home. Bill Zoeller, a consulting architect with Mercedes, has ...
Caulk and Weather Strip
Caulk and Weather Strip
Warmed or air-conditioned air mixes with outside air through gaps in your home's thermal envelope—exterior walls, windows, doors, the roof, and ...
Caulking Payoff
Caulking Payoff
Ceiling Fan Benefits
Ceiling Fan Benefits
Ceiling Fan Heating
Ceiling Fan Heating
Ceiling Fan Rotation
Ceiling Fan Rotation
Ceramic Coatings for Increased Insulation
Ceramic Coatings for Increased Insulation
Ceramic coatings and insulating paints bring huge energy savings as they prevent conditioned air loss from inside and block heat buildup from outside.
CertainTeed WeatherBoards FiberCement Siding
CertainTeed WeatherBoards FiberCement Siding
Steve Easley is joined by CertainTeed's Steve Booz to discuss the siding being used on the EnergyWise House. CertainTeed WeatherBoards FiberCement ...
Check the Label: A Guide to Green Designations for the Home
Check the Label: A Guide to Green Designations for the Home
The green-minded consumer can quickly get disoriented in today’s growing market of green homes, green certifications and green labels. This list ...
Choosing a Fuel Source
Choosing a Fuel Source
Choosing a Water Heater
Choosing a Water Heater
Choosing a Water Heater
Choosing a Water Heater
The first step in choosing a water heater is to determine the appropriate fuel type. Natural gas, oil, and propane water heaters are generally ...
Choosing the Right Bulb and Fixture For Energy Savings
Choosing the Right Bulb and Fixture For Energy Savings
When it comes to selecting bulbs and fixtures, there's more to energy efficiency than meets the eye. Think of it this way: You know your ...
Clean Burners
Clean Burners
Clothes Washer Features
Clothes Washer Features
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