James Dulley
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$ensible home: Wood not a good insulatorApr 08, 2012 5:20 am - Q: My wood front door needs to be refinished again. When I put my hand on it, it feels cold and I think I can feel a chilly breeze around it. Would a stainable fiberglas...
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The Sensible Home: Air inside homes can get staleMar 03, 2012 10:00 pm - Q. The indoor air gets stale and too dry or too humid during winter and summer when we heat or air-condition. Is there any efficient way to get fresh air indoors wit...
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The Sensible Home: Open-front fireplaces are not efficientJan 07, 2012 11:00 pm - Q. I always buy firewood to use in my open fireplace. I burn it just for ambience, not really for heat. I thought about using fireplace logs instead. Are they as eff...
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The Sensible Home: New refrigerators are more efficientDec 03, 2011 11:30 pm - Q. Our refrigerator is pretty old and I would like to get a new, more efficient one. We are empty-nesters now, so I am wondering if it makes sense to get a smaller o...
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The Sensible Home: Options to improve window efficiencyNov 06, 2011 1:30 am - Q. I cannot afford to install new windows, but I need to do something to reduce heat loss and improve our comfort. Will installing insulated window shades accomplish...
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The Sensible Home: Backup electric power optionsOct 02, 2011 12:30 am - Q. We had two electric power outages from storms lately. It was very inconvenient, so I must find some type of backup electric power. What are my options that are no...
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The Sensible Home: How to update bathroom lightingSep 04, 2011 12:30 am - Q. The existing lighting in our bathrooms is not adequate. I am going to remodel the master and the children’s bathroom myself. What type of efficient lighting do yo...
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The Sensible Home: Select air conditioner carefullyJul 03, 2011 12:30 am - Q. My central air conditioner is 16 years old, noisy and probably inefficient. I want to replace it with a quiet, efficient model. What are the best ones available f...
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The Sensible Home: Using electric or cordless tools makes senseJun 12, 2011 1:00 am - Q. I want to use more cordless and electric tools, especially yard tools, instead of gasoline ones. Will they increase my electric bills much and which rechargeable ...
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The Sensible Home: Keep your air conditioner running efficientlyMay 08, 2011 12:00 am - Q. With recent concern about nuclear power plants, I want my central air conditioner to run efficiently to save electricity. Other than a professional service call, ...