Heating and Cooling and other home improvements
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How to save money on move-in "extras"
You'd think buying a new construction home means it's move-in ready. You would be wrong - at least if you're expecting certain comforts you did not have included in your contract, that is. Things like hardwood floors,… More >>
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Propane pain and why I love my contractor
OK, I was kind of a grump in my last post about the shared bathroom, I’ll try to do less grumbling in this post even though, as you may have surmised by the title, I'll be writing about the insane cost of heating… More >>
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Invisible family helps government test net zero energy house
It looks like a regular home. But don't try to bring this family of four a "welcome to the neighborhood" casserole any time soon. They have all the same appliances as a common household. They use heating and air conditioning… More >>
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High tech gear to make old houses smart homes
Old houses leak energy. But much of the energy they leak has nothing to do with the age of the house. Lights are left on in empty rooms, the a/c cranks all day while no one is home, and the XBox and the printer suck… More >>