James Dulley
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Decks can be built with the environment in mindJul 01, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. I want to build a deck off my family room sliding glass door. I want it to be as environmentally friendly and energy efficient as possible. What design and materi...
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Portable air conditioners work great for some lifestylesJun 03, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. I like to use natural ventilation, but sometimes I need to air-condition. Since it is just my husband and I here now, we need to cool only a room or two. Would a ...
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Battery-operated lawn mowers cut lawn for about 10 centsMay 06, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. My old gasoline lawn mower needs service again. I thought about buying a cordless, battery-powered walk-behind mower. Will charging its battery drive up my electr...
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Spring-loaded, retractable screens wont hide your beautiful front doorApr 01, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. I do not like the appearance of a screen door over my front door, but I would like to get some light and natural ventilation through it. What options do I have ot...
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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...