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Jul 24, 2010, Should I seal my crawl space?

I have been approached by a man who recommends that I seal my crawl space in my 1800 square foot house. Is this a good idea, how much should it cost,

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Jul 24, 2010, Venting a window AC unit

I would like to place a window AC unit in a 14x13 bedroom. There is only one window in a dormer area that faces east and I would prefer not putting it

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Jul 10, 2010, Icynene insulation pros and cons

Icynene insulation pros and cons: is this foam insulation suitable for my home? Is it safe? What is the R value of Icynene foam insulation?

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Jun 27, 2010, York AC units

York AC units are popular with builders and have fair to moderately good efficiency. But watch out for major quality concerns - especially on newer models.

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Jun 20, 2010, Where to locate registers

I am planning to install central air in a 2 story colonial house. I have had two installers provide information/recommendations. I have a conflict between

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Jun 17, 2010, ENERGY STAR dryers

Are there ENERGY STAR dryers available? Are newer electric clothes dryers more efficient than older models? Not really. Electric heating elements convert all of the electrical energy to heat.. .

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Jun 11, 2010, Maytag window air conditioners

Maytag window air conditioners come with the solid reputation of the Maytag name, but do they live up to it? In many cases not - and they're not even made by Maytag!

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