Energy, Heating & Insulation Archives - Page 181 of 903

September 26, 2009

Is it possible to have an exterior light controlled by 2- 3way switches _and_ a seperate motion sensor? Although I am comfortable with SP, 3W and 4W, I can't see…

September 26, 2009

I have a single pole dimmer switch controling 10 recessed lights that gets quite hot to the touch. Each fixture has a 65W BR30 bulb. The wiring is 14/2. Is…

September 26, 2009

Mother in law is looking at buying on of the as seen on Television, "Amish Heaters." It seems like a scam. Or at least a gimmicky space heater. Has anyone…

September 25, 2009

I have poured through the past Magazine Indexes and thumbed through years and years of back issues and can't seem to find an article I know I read.. Does anyone…

September 24, 2009

I recently installed a new asphalt roof on my 1906 modified hip roof in Michigan.  The roof framing is essentially a hip with a section at the front consisting of…

September 24, 2009

I'm in the process of insulating the roof/ceiling of my woodworking shop - And while I know a bit about building, Insulation is not one of my strong points. So,…

September 23, 2009

I need to run a line of flexduct from a basement up to a second floor attic. There is an old b-vent, leftover from when the furnace was converted from…

September 23, 2009

We are looking at a "new to us" home.  The property was originally a log home and it has been added on several times over it's 150 year life span. …

September 22, 2009

Blowing cellulose in attic, Michigan, is there such a thing as to much cellulose? My area I beleive reccommended is 52 R, can I achive this will Cellulose? Will I…

September 22, 2009

I liked the recent article on wall insulation but one caution: If you have a house that is old enough to need insulation in the walls, there's a chance you…