James Dulley
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Sun rooms, conservatories offer similar advantagesMar 06, 2009 10:00 pm - Q. We need some additional living space and I was thinking of installing a sunroom. My wife prefers the appearance of a conservatory. What are the actual differences bet...
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Here are a few options to get fresh air in airtight homesFeb 26, 2009 10:00 pm - Q. I have an energy efficient house that is fairly airtight. I installed new windows and doors. Now the indoor air does not seem as fresh as it used to and odors lin...
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Electric blankets allow for lower heat settings at nightFeb 19, 2009 10:00 pm - Q. I am trying to save energy in my home, so I set the furnace thermostat lower each night. It gets chilly and I do not sleep well. What can I do to stay comfortable...
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A room's thermal mass allows it to capture sun's energyFeb 12, 2009 10:00 pm - Q. I feel the sun shining in a living room window and it's very warm. My budget is pretty tight, but I want to make or install something to capture that heat and lower m...
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Fireplace products make cozy flames more efficientFeb 05, 2009 10:00 pm - Q. We love to use our brick fireplace in the living room, but it makes the rest of the house cold. Our heating bills are already too high. What simple things can I d...
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Humidifiers provide comfort while lowering heating billsJan 29, 2009 10:00 pm - Q. I am in the market for a room humidifier, but I do not know which type is best for my home. Can using one really reduce my heating bills even though evaporating water...
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Significant design changes have been made in newest gas furnacesJan 15, 2009 10:00 pm - Q. I am researching 2009 super-efficient gas furnaces, which I hear can cut my gas bills in half. I am confused by the terms like "stages," "variable blower speeds,"...
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Pocket doors offer heating, safety advantages for elderlyJan 08, 2009 10:00 pm - Q. We are planning to create an apartment in our home for my elderly mother. She will need her area to be warmer than ours. What do you think about installing pocket...
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Get instant hot water in your kitchenDec 25, 2008 10:00 pm - Q. We drink quite a bit of hot tea at our home year-round. I now keep a small electric pot of water hot all day. Would it be more energy efficient to install a sink-type...
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Most home require several CO detectorsDec 18, 2008 10:00 pm - Q. This time of the year, I always hear about families suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning. How do I know if my family is at risk? Should I install carbon monoxide ...