Home Interiors
How to Kill Mold: 7 Steps to a Mold-Free Home
Published on September 8th, 2023
Most people are afraid of household mold and that's a good thing Mold isn't always dangerous, but how can you tell...Continue Reading
Home Interiors
Q&A OF THE WEEK: “What Interior Design Featur...
Updated on September 12th, 2023
Q: What are some interior design features that make sense for seniors wanting to stay in their home as long as possible...Continue Reading
Heating, A/C & Ventilation
INFLOOR HEATING RETROFIT: Installation is Possible at Al...
Published on July 21st, 2023
A warm floor means warm feet, and warm feet means a warm body That’s the philosophy behind radiant infloor heating...Continue Reading
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CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS: Increasingly Important in Mod...
Published on July 14th, 2023
Back more than 15 years ago, a bright, hardworking energetic biologist moved to the rural island community where I...Continue Reading
Heating, A/C & Ventilation
Choosing a Smart Thermostat for your HVAC System
Published on July 4th, 2023
Home thermostats have come a long way since the early mercury and bimetal models from years ago Modern smart...Continue Reading
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CLOTHES DRYER VENTS: How To Do Them Better
Published on July 4th, 2023
Clothes dryer vents have got to be one of the last things that builders consider when they’re putting a house...Continue Reading
Heating, A/C & Ventilation
CHEAP & COZY HEAT: Watch a Classic Anthracite Coal ...
Published on June 30th, 2023
Back in the fall of 2020, we installed a classic anthracite heating stove in the house of my son Robert, and I thought...Continue Reading
Forests, Lumber & Firewood
OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE: Heating Technology Offers Energy ...
Published on June 22nd, 2023
If you've ever thought of installing an outdoor wood boiler for heating your place, this article is for you There's a...Continue Reading
Heating, A/C & Ventilation
CAST IRON RADIATORS: Why They Still Make Sense Today
Published on June 9th, 2023
Old-time cast iron radiators might not seem like they have a part to play in the world of modern, energy-efficient...Continue Reading
Heating, A/C & Ventilation
SPACE HEATING WITH HOT WATER TANK?: Yes, It Can Work Well
Published on May 19th, 2023
Click below to watch a video tour of the two ways of connecting a tank-style water heater to in-floor heating or...Continue Reading
Heating, A/C & Ventilation
Q&A OF THE WEEK: “How Should I Insulate the F...
Published on April 21st, 2023
Q: How should I deal with the floor of the apartment I’m building over the unheated three-bay garage at my...Continue Reading
Home Exteriors
HOME DESIGN INNOVATIONS: 3 Key Features & Why They ...
Published on April 21st, 2023
Advancements don't come quickly to the world of home building, but when change finally does happen it’s usually here...Continue Reading