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Newest dishwashers save energy, water

By James Dulley
Mar 3, 2023 6:00 AM - Q: My dishwasher is 13 years old. I have compared new dishwasher features. Which are the most efficient ones to consider and is hand-washing a good alternative?
The fire-building basics with homemade fire starters

By James Dulley
Dec 2, 2022 7:00 AM - Q: I have a nice wood-burning fireplace, but it is difficult to get a good fire started. Do you have any tips to help me so the room does not fill with smoke as it starts?
Check the many ways cold air gets through a closed door

Oct 14, 2022 7:00 AM - Q: Both my wood front door and metal back door no longer seal well and I can feel a draft near them. What can I do inexpensively myself to improve their efficiency?
Using small appliances saves a lot of money in summer

By James Dulley
Sep 9, 2022 7:00 AM - Q: We prepare most of our meals at home now because of COVID. Are smaller countertop fryers and ovens more efficient to use than the typical large range and oven?
Window films cut costs, are easy to install

By James Dulley
Jul 4, 2022 8:07 AM - Q: My house has older, but good, single-pane windows and the sun is baking us through them. Will installing do-it-yourself window film block the intense heat and glare?
Newest air conditioners are ultraefficient

By James Dulley
Jun 4, 2022 7:00 AM - Q: My central air conditioner is 16 years old, noisy and probably inefficient. I want to replace it with a quiet, more efficient model. What are the best ones available and which provide the best overall comfort?
House can lose a lot of heat through garage door

By Jim Dulley
Mar 5, 2022 7:00 AM - Q: I do woodworking projects in part of my garage that is beneath two bedrooms. It has an old uninsulated garage door. What should I look for in a new efficient door?
Several options to refresh the air in a home

By James Dulley
Jan 29, 2022 6:00 AM - Q: COVID-19 has increased our awareness of indoor air quality. The air in my house often seems stale. What are efficient methods to get more outdoor fresh air indoors?
Room air cleaners are effective for allergies

By James Dulley
Dec 4, 2021 7:00 AM - Q: My kids have allergies year-round, so I need room air cleaners in addition to the main one on the furnace. How do I compare effectiveness and efficiency of various units?
Newest artificial fireplace logs have advantages over wood

By James Dulley
Nov 6, 2021 7:00 AM - Q: I want to help the environment and use my fireplace more often but hate handling firewood. Is using commercial firelogs better than real wood and what types are best?

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