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Adding Insulation
Install additional attic insulation at right angles to the previous layer. You don't have to use the same type of insulation - ... |
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Attic Door Insulation
Attic doors are a major source of heat loss in many homes. To stop airflow, weatherstrip the edges and insulate the back side ... |
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Attic Fan
If your home can't accommodate central air conditioning, try a whole-house attic fan. This device pushes hot air out through ... |
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Attic Temperature
Remember that extreme temperatures can build in an attic without proper ventilation, especially with a dark colored roof. |
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Attic Ventilation
Attic ventilation is critical for not only summer cooling performance but also the longevity of the structure of your house. |
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Attic Work
Attic work is hot and tiring. Work in the morning before it gets hot and keep lots of cool liquids handy to avoid over heating. |
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Bathroom Fan Insulation
Bathroom fan fixtures can poke into the attic insulation and create a pathway for air leaks. Caulk around them from below with ... |
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Crane Rentals
When undertaking an attic or third floor renovation, consider using a crane for the heavy materials. For about $500 a day you ... |
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Create More Storage Space
Unlimited storage space would be great. But sufficient space is possible—if you make full use of the laundry, basement, attic ... |
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Finding Storage Space
Rearranging a home to accommodate storage can be a daunting task. Before you start moving things around, make the process less ... |
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Gable Vents
Gable vents help heat escape and help keep condensation from forming in the attic during winter months. |
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Home Weatherizing
Insulation and air-sealing improvements to the shell of your home will always improve your comfort, regardless of the size and ... |
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House Fans
In the hot summer months, use an attic fan to draw hot air out of the attic. Use a whole-house fan to draw fresh air in ... |
 
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How to Insulate Water Heaters, Pipes and Attic Spaces
Adding insulation is an inexpensive way to greatly reduce energy costs. |
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Indoor Air Quality: Attic Remodels
Before starting your attic remodel or conversion project you should understand and address the various air quality factors ... |
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Insulating Old Homes: Blow-In Insulation Options
You can't cram the pink stuff into a closed wall. However, blown- or sprayed-in insulation can make a leaky old home an energy ... |
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Natural Ventilation
Natural ventilation relies on the wind and the "chimney effect" to keep a building cool. |
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Plumbing Stack Insulation
Plumbing stacks may run inside the walls of your home, from the basement to the attic, with openings at each floor where the ... |
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Recessed Light Insulation
Recessed light fixtures can poke into the attic insulation and create a pathway for air leaks. Caulk around them from below ... |
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Renovate Your World's Top 21
Energy-Saving Ideas for Winter 2012
Renovate Your World shares 21 earth-friendly ideas for making your home more energy efficient in 2012. |
