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Home Remedies for Energy Nosebleeds

With a little detective work, you can correct construction mistakes and cut energy bills by a third or more

Traditional construction techniques can often leave gaps that can lead to energy losses. You can end up with a home that is heating and cooling the outdoors. Energy specialist Bruce Harley takes a look at some common construction mistakes, and offers solutions to fix them and help you to cut your energy bills.

From Fine Homebuilding190 , pp. 81-86 November 1, 2007