James Dulley
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Tankless heaters provide sufficient flow of hot water to a homeMar 04, 2010 10:00 pm - Q. I thought about replacing my old gas water heater with a tankless one to save money. I heard there is limited hot water from a tankless one and the hot water temperat...
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Humidity level in a home is a matter of personal comfortFeb 04, 2010 10:00 pm - Q. My kids have allergies, so I am not sure how humid the air should be inside my house during winter and summer. What is a good target humidity level and what is th...
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CFL bulbs are a safe, easy way to reduce energy costsJan 14, 2010 10:00 pm - Q. The price of compact fluorescent bulbs has come down and I am ready to try them. Do they really save as much as advertised? Which ones provide the best light quality ...
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A number of products help reduce air leaks around your attic openingJan 07, 2010 10:00 pm - Q. I use the attic floor for storage. When I recently went up there, I noticed there is no insulation or weatherstripping on the cover into the attic. Will I save en...
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Motion-sensored outdoor lights an affordable security optionDec 31, 2009 10:00 pm - Q. I would feel more comfortable with better security at home, but I cannot afford a complete monitored system. I do not want the electric cost of using floodlights ...
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Zone system gives you better heating and cooling controlDec 24, 2009 10:00 pm - Q. I cannot seem to keep all my family members comfortable. Some rooms are too warm and others too cold. I have tried installing registers fans, but they helped only a l...
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Newest dishwashers cut down on the use of both water, energyDec 17, 2009 10:00 pm - Q. I think it is time to replace my old dishwasher. Mine is loud, does not offer many cycle options and uses a lot of hot water. When I compare new models, what are the ...
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Rating system will help you compare quality of room air cleanersDec 10, 2009 10:00 pm - Q. Several of my children have allergies so I want to use room air cleaners in their bedrooms. I have seen many advertisements with great claims for effectiveness. W...
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Inspect latches, areas around a door to prevent air leaksDec 03, 2009 10:00 pm - Q. Both my front and back doors are the original ones and are drafty. One is wood and one is steel. I would like to improve their efficiency without having to replace th...
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Efficient stoves heat well burning corn or wood pelletsNov 26, 2009 10:00 pm - Q. I am tired of hauling wood indoors for my fireplace. I saw pellet and corn stoves at my home center store and they sell the pellets there. Are they convenient to use ...