Energy, Heating & Insulation Archives - Page 164 of 903

December 15, 2009

I had originally posted this in J. Fink's "Cash for Caulker's" Blog, but didn't get any responses... so I thought I'd bring to the "Breaktime table" for discusion... So for…

December 15, 2009

Hi there. I'd like to know which is more eco-friendly and why: water based lacquer or water based polyurethane. They would be applied to wood flooring. Thanks for looking.

December 14, 2009

What might the payback be for, in a cold climate with about 10,000 heating-degree days, using an HRV in lieu of bathroom vent fans?

December 14, 2009

Is there any brand of batt insulation that is considered to be superior to the others. Appreciate the help.

December 14, 2009

Hi all-- We have our (home) heat pump set between 62° and 64° to save money. That's a too bit chilly. Are we saving much $$ by not setting it…

December 14, 2009

I have reached the end-of-the-line on my ~25 year old oil fired hot water heating system. Since I have a gas line for the stove and hot water heater, I…

December 13, 2009

Our old house in Webster Groves has radiators and we've always struggled with Humidifying the air in the Winter. I've used a Kenmore Whole House humidifier to solve the problem…

December 12, 2009

I've always thought Plenum was a heating and air situation. Open air return in the ceiling. That's because the only time I deal with it is pulling low voltage cable…

December 12, 2009

I am posting this again because apparently they have moved everyone, some of us, or just my lame butt to this new thingamajiggy. Anyway, to try to repeat in a…

December 12, 2009

Hey all. Tryin to decide on an a/c system for my house. I'm doing a roof raise and the house is now 3 stories plus the basement. I was thinking…