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Advantages of Installing a Dimmable LED Bulb

LED lights have transformed household lighting.

Door Sweep Weatherstripping

Stop drafts of air from passing underneath.

How to Understand Insulation R-Value

R-value measures the effectiveness of a material.

How to Insulate Walls with Blanket Insulation Part 1

How to insulate walls with blanket insulation.

How to get Room to Room Humidity Control in Your Home

Room humidity control can be a lifesaver in the summer.

How to Use Expanding Foam Insulation

It's effective and easy to apply.

Installing Insulation Panels for Cold Rooms

A cold home most likely doesn't have insulation panels.

Installing Rigid Foam Insulation Sheathing

It's a great insulator, but it's expensive.

Preparing Your Wall for Insulation

Consider the options for insulating the walls of your home.

Does Your Apartment Have Poor Insulation?

Here are some tips to keep apartments comfortable in winter.

How to Install Acoustic Insulation

What you must know before soundproofing a room.

How to Build a Parabolic Solar Concentrator

It's a device that focuses light on a point to create power.

How to Build a Geothermal Heat Exchange for a Solar Chimney

Shift some of your energy burden onto renewables.

How to Build Your Own Solar Clock

A fun weekend activity that you can share with your kids.

How to Retrofit Cathedral Ceiling Insulation

Retrofiting cathedral ceiling insulation can be troublesome.

Spray Insulation vs Thermal Insulation

Used by do-it-yourselfer's and established professionals