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February 17, 2009

I am considering a hot water recirculation system to get water to a distant fixture (about 30 feet from the WH)  more quickly, but am wondering if it makes sense…

February 17, 2009

I have a few questions about old insulation. My house was built in the mid 50's. They used rock wool insulation in the attic, none in the walls, typical. The house…

February 17, 2009

My wife and I replaced our 40 gallon tank water heater last June with a newer 40 gallon model. For the most part, this has worked fine; however, with the…

February 17, 2009

While this may seem like an attempt to poke a stick at the leader of our great country, the reality is that I can a) lover solar power, b) willing…

February 17, 2009

We are starting the process of finishing the basement in our 1914 Sears Kit House. The staircase down to the basement is butted right up against one of the house…

February 16, 2009

We were up checking the cottage out on the weekend. The south side of the roof has no snow on it and the ridge vent is clear the north side…

February 16, 2009

Just curious, when I bought a tube of latex caulk a month or so ago, oddly enough, I read the label. It had warnings about use in well ventilated area, avoid…

February 16, 2009

I need some help on this.  I am insulating a 100 year old house for the first time.  I am using fiberglass batts.  The old style cross bacing is giving…

February 16, 2009

I am constructing a wine cellar in the basement and would like to maintain a 20 degree temperature difference between the underside of the floor above and the inside of…

February 16, 2009

I'm planning a kitchen remodel and I'm considering using hydronic radiant floor heat in place of the copper fin tube radiators that are currently in place.  Is it counter indicated to…