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Passive Solar Design for the Home
Your home's windows, walls, and floors can be designed to collect, store, and distribute solar energy in the form of heat in the winter and reject solar heat in the summer.
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Get Your House All 'Decked Out'
Enjoyment can be one step outdoors, but be careful of the pitfalls...
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» Personal Protective Equipment
Painting isn't an inherently dangerous activity, but it always pays to follow good safety practices. Carelessness is the quickest way to get into trouble when doing any project, and painting is no exception.
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» Landscaping for Energy Efficiency
Are you looking for cost-effective yet eye-pleasing ways to lower your energy bills? Planting trees, shrubs, vines, grasses, and hedges could be the answer.
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» Roof Venting Systems
Proper roof venting is critical to good construction practices and maintenance.
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» Top Five Home Theater Blunders Save Money and Avoid Mistakes
Don't fool yourself. Your home theater system is an investment. If you're building it right—including complete surround sound, input components, proper wiring, and a good display—you're going to spend a significant chunk of money, even if you shop the bargain bin.
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» Dealing with Lead in Paint
If you suspect the presence of old paint containing lead, do not sand the area. Contact a local Environmental Protection Agency office or health department for instructions on how to proceed.
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» Exterior Spring Spruce Up Tips
A spring spruce up of your home accomplishes several things at the same time.
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» Picking House Paint
Why do some five-year-old paint jobs peel and flake while others done sometime during the Reagan era look as if they were laid on last week?
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» Install a Bathtub Surround Tub Kit
A wall surround kit is an inexpensive, easy way to provide a watertight barrier around the tub or shower area.
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» Home Playground Safety Checklist
Want to build a little playground for the kids? We got some tips to help you keep it safe.
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