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Broken Windows
Always wear thick gardening gloves when handling broken glass, and use goggles if you have to break any glass. Carefully ... |
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Caulk and Weatherstripping
Warmed or air-conditioned air mixes with outside air through gaps in your home's thermal envelope—exterior walls, windows, ... |
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Cooling Your Home Naturally
There are several methods to reduce or even replace the use of an air conditioning system by using non-mechanical ways to keep ... |
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Drip Cap Flashing
Make sure to always install a drip cap flashing over the head casing of all doors and windows. A flashing will prevent water ... |
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Emergency Board-Up
The following basic recommendations can be used in extreme emergencies to add temporary plywood shutters to doors and windows. |
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EnergyWise House: Elements of an Energy-Efficient House
Designing and building an energy-efficient home that conforms to the many considerations faced by home builders can be a ... |
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Fire Escape Planning
More than 4,000 Americans die each year in fires, and approximately 25,000 are injured. Deaths resulting from failed emergency ... |
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Glueing Glass
Whenever you are glueing glass you must consider the visibility of the adhesive. If the glass is translucent, you will want a ... |
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Home Energy Audits
A home energy audit is the first step to assess how much energy your home consumes, and to evaluate what measures you can take ... |
 
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How to Add Weatherstripping to Doors and Windows for Energy Savings
Weatherstripping is an easy way to block cold or hot air from entering the home around doors, windows and electrical plates. |
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How to Build a Flower Box
Western red cedar was used to construct this window flower box project in one day. The naturally weather- and insect-resistant ... |
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How to Build Window Boxes
Whether you live in an apartment in the city or in a cottage by the beach, a window box makes a lovely planter for flowers. |
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How to Install a Storm Window
Installing storm windows in a double-track combination window will require a little more work than a triple-track window. |
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How to Repair Window or Door Screens
Replacing torn or damaged screens in an aluminum or wooden window or door is an easy project. |
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How to Replace a Casement Window
Casement windows, windows that are attached to their frame by one or more hinges and usually have cranks, can need replacing ... |
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How to Replace a Window Weight
Old windows have counter-weight ropes that can weather and break. Replacing these ropes is necessary for proper window ... |
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How to Tune Up Central and Window Air Conditioners
A well-maintained air conditioner will run more efficiently, saving you money on utility bills. |
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Indoor Air Quality: Basement Remodels
Before starting your basement remodel or conversion project you should understand and address the various air quality factors ... |
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Indoor Air Quality: Bathroom Remodels
Before starting your bathroom remodel or conversion project you should understand and address the various air quality factors ... |
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Interactive Shutter Tool
Homeowners can select from either the easy link or comprehensive tool to get an approximate cost. Please note that all costs ... |
