James Dulley
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SIPS can be added for efficiencyFeb 28, 2008 10:00 pm - Q. Exactly what are insulated SIPS panels for houses? I want to add an efficient apartment to my house for my elderly mother. Can SIPS be used for large room additions o...
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Wood good for replacement windowsFeb 21, 2008 10:00 pm - Q. I need to install replacement windows and I like the appearance of wood windows. Is wood an efficient window frame material? What style is best for efficiency and...
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Gas fireplace efficient for extra heatFeb 14, 2008 10:00 pm - Q. I plan to install a gas fireplace myself for additional heat in a large family room. I want an efficient one, but one which also has realistic flames. Is a direct-ven...
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Testing key to controlling moldFeb 07, 2008 10:00 pm - Q. My children have allergies to mold. I want to make my house more airtight for better energy efficient, but I heard this can exacerbate mold problems. What safe effici...
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Warming drawers make meal time efficientJan 31, 2008 10:00 pm - Q. I want to be as efficient as possible in my kitchen. With our busy schedules, it is difficult to get everyone together. Does it make energy sense to cook a large meal...
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Dryer vent good place to start checkingJan 24, 2008 10:00 pm - Q. I notice the laundry area in my house seems chilly and drafty at times. Also the dryer does not seem to dry as quickly as it used to. Could the outdoor dryer cove...
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Time to update to efficient furnaceJan 17, 2008 10:00 pm - Q. I made energy improvements to my house, but my 25-year-old gas furnace does not keep it as comfortable as before. Also, I think my gas bills should be lower? Whic...
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Straw bale houses energy efficientJan 10, 2008 10:00 pm - Q. I want a natural way to build an energy efficient house without plastics, foams, adhesives, etc. Straw bale houses seem to be natural. Is the straw bale construct...
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Backup power needed for 'smart house' controlsJan 03, 2008 10:00 pm - Q. I added "smart house" computer controls to make my house more efficient. During even a brief power outage, settings are lost. Are there backup power supplies whic...
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Biomass heat system not as high-tech as it soundsDec 27, 2007 10:00 pm - Q. I need a new heating system, and I want to consider alternatives to gas, oil or electricity. I hear biomass being mentioned often. What exactly is biomass and is ...