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December 28, 2002

I've heard said that turning flourescent lamps on and off shortens the life of the lamp, so one should just leave it on always. Sounds counter intuitive to me, +…

December 28, 2002

I was watching a DIY-type show on TV the other day and they were describing the HVAC system (or its vents, I guess) as "high-velocity". It was a forced air…

December 28, 2002

Trying my question again. I have a freestanding woodstove in my living room and would like to use the hot air above it to heat the back bedrooms. I have…

December 28, 2002

Wow, I new that the 'south' was really resistent to using more modern forms of insulation, but I never expected that I would not be able to find a Corbond…

December 27, 2002

It'll keep you moving. You'd have to insulate the bejeebers out of the distribution pipe if you put it in the cold air above the rafters. Short term I'd get…

December 27, 2002

What is the current thinking/practice regarding moisture barrier placement on concrete block basement wall. Should it start at top of wall or at grade level? This moisture barrier will continue…

December 27, 2002

Like found in many hotel rooms,  but for a smaller bedroom.  It's both a heater and an air conditioner. Where can they be bought? Online source would be a help.…

December 27, 2002

I built a 26' by 32' pole shed and plan on using all or part of it for my wood shop.  The floor is compacted lime rock.  I do not…

December 26, 2002

We just had the propane cooking discussion, but what about clothes driers? Option is electric vs. gas drier converted to propane. Any opinions? Any opinions based on actual experience? Thanks,…

December 24, 2002

Haven't done a extensive search for this yet, and maybe someone can help me so I don't have to. I'm looking for a thermostat that will allow me to set…