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Taking Issue: Energy Upgrades Threaten Older Homes
2 commentsAttempts to improve the energy efficiency of older houses could put them on the endangered-species list.
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Commentary: Controlling Job-Site Waste
1 commentWhat used to be called the dump is now the resource center. That's good news. Advice for both contractor and client. . .
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Fancy Grilles from Recycled Iron
Iron Age grilles are substantially built and guaranteed against breakage. ■ Manufactured by Iron Age Designs■ 206-276-0925; www.ironageregisters.com■ Cost: 4x10 grille, $45; 4x12 grille, $49 I’ve had an Iron Age...
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Upgrade Your Water Heater
The AirTap does the same work as a water heater, but more efficiently.
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Stylish Steel Garage Doors
1 commentThe cost and the maintenance needs of a wood door can be more than twice that of a steel version.
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Pollenproof Screens
With openings that are significantly smaller than those on conventional screening, PollenTec screening can block between 90% and 99% of common allergy-causing pollens such as birch and ragweed, according to a manufacturer-sponsored study.
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LED Lightbulbs for the Home
LED lightbulbs are environmentally safe, produce very little heat, and last a long time.
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Bath Fan Becomes Background Ventilator
The Airetrak full-function bath-controller offers multiple fan-control options including time delay, fan speed, and daily operation period; but where the Airetrak really shines is in providing background ventilation.
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Nontoxic, Do-It-All Mold, Fungus, and Mildew Cleaner
1 commentSporiClean is an enzymatic cleaner that works just as well on your kitchen counter as it does on your back deck.
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An Old-Time Garden Shed
2 commentsThis small, multi-purpose garden shed has a big presence.
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Garage Progress
We're making good progress on the garage shop at the project house. Drywall is hung, carriage doors are installed and the new front facade has been painted. read more
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