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Is Your Attic Ventilation Up To Snuff?

Many homeowners are aware of their insulation needs and why it’s so important to keep warm air inside in the winter (and outside it the summer), especially in the attic.

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Insulation And Ventilation: Remedies For An Attic That’s Running A Fever

In the heat of summer the last thing you would do is fire up your furnace. However, if you’re not protecting your home from the heat that builds up in

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Attic Insulation: Boost What You Have Upstairs To Keep Your Cool Air Downstairs

Attic insulation plays a key role in keeping your entire home cool during the summer months. Your attic may not be directly connected to your downstairs rooms, but it will

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Duct Sealing: Four Key Ways You’ll Benefit

Have you considered calling in a professional to have duct sealing done? This task could transform your leaky duct system into a safer, more energy-efficient system. Here are four key

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How Improper Ventilation May Cause Water To Seep Into Your Home

Ventilation isn’t something that many homeowners think about during the winter. After all, most of us are trying to keep as much heat inside the house as possible, not create

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Why You Should Never Purchase HVAC Equipment Online

When buying heating or cooling equipment, it’s wise to look for a good price. However, regardless of the deal you’re getting, you shouldn’t purchase HVAC equipment online. Why? There’s three

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When Your Furnace Stops Working, You Need Information — Try This Guide

Even the best furnace will eventually need to be replaced. Before you can replace your furnace, however, you should research your options thoroughly:

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Can You Take A Tax Credit If You Add Insulation To Your Home This Winter?

If you’ve added insulation to your home in 2011, or still intend to do so by the end of the year, you may be entitled to an energy-efficiency federal tax

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Keep Warm Air From Camping Out In Your Attic — Consider An Attic Tent

Have the electricity bills for your eastern North Carolina home been high recently? Are you worried that you may end up paying a ton this winter to keep your home

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Degree Days: How They Figure Into Your Energy-Use Calculations

Degree days are a unit of measurement used to relate the day’s temperature to its energy demands.  This unit of measurement was developed by heating engineers who wanted an easy

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