Articles filed under Dulley, James
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Window films cut costs, are easy to install
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?
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Newest air conditioners are ultraefficient
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?
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House can lose a lot of heat through garage door
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?
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Several options to refresh the air in a home
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?
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Room air cleaners are effective for allergies
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?
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Newest artificial fireplace logs have advantages over wood
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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Simple furnace maintenance you can do yourself
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?
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What's the best lighting for a bathroom remodel?
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?
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Window awnings reduce energy usage
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?
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Combination of ridge and soffit vents are best for an attic
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?
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