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Supervise the Work on Your Home
It’s important to oversee the work that is done on your home. Start with a contract that protects you and your pocketbook. Then follow simple ... |
 
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Sustainable Landscaping in Florida
Angela Polo from the University of Florida's Florida Yards and Neighborhoods Program is on hand to show how the Punta Gorda yard exemplifies the ... |
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Sustainable Planting for Florida Landscape
Ken Micklow from Trent Culleny Landscaping Contractors talks with Bob about the native Sabal or Cabbage Palms that are being planted at the Punta ... |
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Taco
The EnergyWise House's radiant in-floor heating sytem is kept flowing with water pumps from Taco. The company's Mark Chaffee joins Steve Easley to ... |
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The Building Envelope
Building science consultant Steve Easley joins Bob Vila to discuss a few of the key elements that help our home in the desert beat the heat. ... |
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Therma-Tru
Steve Easley is joined by Therma-Tru's Terry Seamon to discuss the energy efficient fiberglass doors that will be used in the EnergyWise House. ... |
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Toto Ultra Low-Flow Toilet Installed
Lenora Campos from Toto, USA, is with Bob for the installation of the Nexus two-piece, porcelain toilet. The design is inspired by nature, with ... |
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Turn Around, Don't Drown
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TXI Maximizer Concrete
Tina Ongley from TXI joins Steve Easley to discuss the strong, lightweight concrete being used at the EnergyWise House. TXI Maximizer Concrete is ... |
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Tyco
Reducing loss through leaks in ductwork is an important step in creating an energy efficient home. Steve Easley is joined by Tyco's Bruce Thore to ... |
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Tyvek
Wrapping a home in a protective envelope is a good building practice that helps combat a home's worst enemies: water, moisture and air ... |
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Understanding Flood Zones
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has placed more than 19,000 communities in the United States into a category of flood zones. Each ... |
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Understanding Hurricane Ratings
The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale is used to rate a hurricane's present intensity. The scale ranges from one to five and uses sustained wind ... |
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Understanding Impact-Resistant Windows
As many hurricane veterans will attest, you can protect your home from high winds, rain, and the destructive force of wind-borne debris by ... |
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Using Roof Ties to Secure a Roof Against Hurricane Uplift
Randy Shackelford of Simpson Strong-Tie joins Bob on site at the storm-ready house in Punta Gorda, Florida. Shackelford looks at an assortment of ... |
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Vanguard Piping Systems
Vanex PEX provides homeowners with a more water and energy efficient plumbing system. The MANABLOC is a home-run plumbing system, with its own ... |
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Vulnerable Garage Door
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Wall Construction
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Water Supply - Maintain for Wildfires
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Weatherproof Doorframes
Bob Vila is joined by Rick Hagel of BMS Framesaver to preview the unique doorframes that will be installed in the EnergyWise House. By adding a ... |
