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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

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 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

Replacing a Furnace – How (and when) to Choose Wisely

Updated on May 4th, 2023

Are you considering replacing your gas furnace This article can help you make an informed decision Reading Time =...Continue Reading

BEAT THE HEAT: “How Can I Make Upstairs Bedrooms C...

Published on April 4th, 2023

Each year as summer heat comes on, I always get subscriber questions like this one: “Why are my upstairs bedrooms...Continue Reading

Q&A OF THE WEEK: “Why Is My Roof Leaking on a...

Updated on March 24th, 2023

Q: As the weather warmed up this spring I heard a faint drip-drip sound coming from the attic of my 17 year old...Continue Reading

Solving Cathedral & Vaulted Ceiling Problems

Updated on February 11th, 2023

Got a cathedral ceiling or vaulted ceiling that's giving you trouble with condensation and leaking Let me tell you...Continue Reading

HEAT RECOVERY VENTILATOR: Install Your Own and Save $$$

Updated on January 27th, 2023

If you care about indoor air quality in your home (and eliminating window condensation in winter), you should consider...Continue Reading

AIR-SOURCE HEAT PUMPS: These Systems Deliver Economical ...

Published on January 20th, 2023

How happy would you be if your utility company put electricity on sale, offering three kilowatt-hours of power for...Continue Reading

GOT MOLD IN YOUR HOUSE?: It Maybe a Bigger Health Issue ...

Published on December 2nd, 2022

A few years ago I delivered 8 quarts of raspberries we’d picked for an elderly lady in town, and I noticed three...Continue Reading

ELECTRIC IN-FLOOR HEATING: Toastier Toes Make Rooms More...

Updated on February 24th, 2023

The phrase "cold feet" is more than just something someone says when they've lost enthusiasm In some houses it's a...Continue Reading

SMART THERMOSTATS: How Today’s Best Hydronic Heating C...

Published on November 11th, 2022

There’s more to optimal control of heating systems than just a thermostat that turns indoor heat ON when it’s too...Continue Reading

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