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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?
Simple furnace maintenance you can do yourself

By James Dulley
Oct 2, 2021 6:00 AM - Q: My furnace seems to be working properly, but I want to keep it running at its highest efficiency. Are there any simple furnace maintenance tasks I can regularly do myself?
What's the best lighting for a bathroom remodel?

By James Dulley
Sep 4, 2021 7:00 AM - Q: I plan to remodel my master bathroom/dressing area and my young kid's bathroom myself. The previous lighting in there was terrible. What is the best and most efficient lighting to use for these projects?
Window awnings reduce energy usage

By James Dulley
Aug 7, 2021 6:00 AM - Q: I have always liked the appearance of window awnings. The salesman told me installing them can also save a lot of energy. Do they really save much energy and what awning choices are best?
Combination of ridge and soffit vents are best for an attic

By James Dulley
Jul 3, 2021 7:00 AM - Q: It gets very hot in my attic. I don't think the two end vents are enough. What types of additional attic vents are effective and how much more should I add?
Tubular skylights are an alternative for natural light

By James Dulley
Jun 5, 2021 7:00 AM - Q: As I have gotten older, I find I see better under natural light. Would installing a tubular skylight bring in much natural light without losing a lot of heat during winter?
Hire a professional for regular air conditioning tuneup

By James Dulley
May 1, 2021 7:00 AM - Q: Are there any do-it-yourself tuneup things I can do to my central air conditioner between professional service calls to keep it running at maximum efficiency and cooling output?
Making a solar water heater for the home

By James Dulley
Apr 3, 2021 7:00 AM - Q: We have a large family and use much hot water. I cannot afford to have a solar water heating system installed, but I would like to make some type of solar water heater myself. What do you suggest?
Whole-house surge suppressors can save appliances, electronics

By James Dulley
Mar 6, 2021 6:00 AM - Q: I have had a couple of electronic items burn out from lightning during thunderstorms. Other items don't seem to last as long as they should. Will a whole-house surge suppressor protect them?
How to make your own storm windows

By James Dulley
Feb 6, 2021 6:00 AM - Q: My house has double-pane windows, but I still plan to make and add some storm windows myself. How should I build them and are indoor or outdoor storm windows more energy efficient?

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