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A Guide to Making Energy-Smart Purchases
Being more energy efficient can be as simple and inexpensive as buying and installing caulk and weatherstripping or as ... |
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Accessible Home Design: Windows For Your Project
Ease of window operation depends on size, installation location and opening and closing function. |
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Air Leakage
Select windows with air leakage ratings of 0.3 cubic feet per minute or less. |
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Beat The Heat
Install window air conditioners snugly. Insulate spaces around air conditioners for a tighter fit. An air conditioner with a ... |
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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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Caulking Payoff
Most experts agree that caulking and weather stripping any gaps will pay for itself within one year in energy savings. ... |
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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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Energy Incentives
Many utilities offer incentives to homeowners who make improvements that save energy. Contact your utility company to ... |
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Entry Speed
Making it difficult for thieves to enter your home is an effective way to protect your possessions. Research by the Natinoal ... |
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Fenestration Rating
When you're shopping for new windows, first, look for the National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) label; it means the ... |
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Heat Gain
In warm climates, where summertime heat gain is the main concern, look for windows with double glazing and spectrally ... |
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How to Cash In on the Replacement Window Tax Credit
A new energy tax credit can save homeowners up to $1500 on replacement windows. Here's a guide selecting energy efficient ... |
 
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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 Replace Broken Glass in a Window
Replace a broken windowpane with new glass. |
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Install Storm Windows
Storm windows can reduce your heat loss through the windows by 25% to 50%. Storm windows should have weatherstripping at all ... |
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Low-E Coating
Double-pane windows with low-e coating on the glass reflect heat back into the room during the winter months. |
