James Dulley
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The fire-building basics with homemade fire startersDec 02, 2022 6:00 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 start...
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Check the many ways cold air gets through a closed doorOct 14, 2022 7:00 am - By James Dulley 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 ...
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Using small appliances saves a lot of money in summerSep 09, 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? A: Coo...
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Window films cut costs, are easy to installJul 04, 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 ultraefficientJun 06, 2022 6:24 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 ...
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House can lose a lot of heat through garage doorMar 05, 2022 6:00 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? A:...
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Several options to refresh the air in a homeJan 29, 2022 5:00 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? A...
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Room air cleaners are effective for allergiesDec 04, 2021 6:00 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 un...
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Newest artificial fireplace logs have advantages over woodNov 06, 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 yourselfOct 02, 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 my...