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CHEAP & COZY HEAT: Watch a Classic Anthracite Coal ...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Last fall (2020), we installed a classic anthracite heating stove in the house of my son Robert, and I thought you...Continue Reading
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AIR-SOURCE HEAT PUMPS: These Systems Deliver Economical ...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
How happy would you be if your utility company put electricity on sale, offering three kilowatt-hours of power for...Continue Reading
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HEAT RECOVERY VENTILATOR: Install Your Own and Save $$$
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Before you get started be sure to check out the heat recovery ventilator Q&A section at the end of this article...Continue Reading
Home Interiors
BEAT THE HEAT: “How Can I Make Upstairs Bedrooms C...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
As summer heat comes on each year, I always get subscriber questions like this one: “Why are my upstairs bedrooms...Continue Reading
Heating, A/C & Ventilation
ELECTRIC IN-FLOOR HEATING: Toastier Toes Make Rooms More...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
UPDATED 20Dec2019 + video: The phrase "cold feet" is more than just something someone says when they've lost enthusiasm...Continue Reading
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WINDOW CONDENSATION: How to Eliminate Wet Winter Windows
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Do you have condensation on windows in your home during the heating season If you do, you’re not alone Winter window...Continue Reading
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COOL & CHEAP: Ways to Cool Your Home at Minimal Cost
Updated on October 27th, 2021
Want to save money and energy Although running your air conditioner around the clock may seem like the best way to...Continue Reading
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SMART THERMOSTATS, BETTER HEATING: How Today’s Best Hy...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
PUBLISHED 17Sep2019 (Video below): There’s more to optimal control of heating systems than just a thermostat that...Continue Reading
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HOUSE INSULATION: The Surprising Truth About Insulation ...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Why do insulation products with similar insulation R values performs so differently in the real world It's a huge but...Continue Reading
Home Interiors
WATER HEATER MAINTENANCE: Have You Done the Annual Job?
Updated on October 30th, 2021
If you’re like most people, the domestic hot water in your home is heated inside a tank that looks nice on the...Continue Reading
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CAST IRON RADIATORS: Why They Still Make Sense Today
Updated on November 20th, 2021
Old-time cast iron radiators might not seem like they have a part to play in the world of modern, energy-efficient...Continue Reading
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PELLET STOVES: Tips for Installing This Economical Heati...
Updated on November 19th, 2021
Q: What's involved when installing a pellet stove as a heating appliance We're planning to build in the country next...Continue Reading