Insulate cracks, gaps for maximum efficiency
Dear Jim: The wall and blown-in attic insulation in my fairly new house is at…
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Soundproof for peace, quiet, efficiency
Dear Jim: Our house walls need more insulation for efficiency and perhaps better soundproofing. We…
Window wizardry
Dear Jim: Our house has its original single-pane windows, and we always feel chilly near…
Cool breeze, cooler electric bills
Dear Jim: I thought about installing a couple of ceiling fans to reduce my electric…
Assessing home energy use
Dear Jim: I want to make my house more energy-efficient. I am not sure what…
Create Kitchen Comfort
Dear Jim: I like to cook, but the kitchen gets uncomfortably warm during summer, even…
Hot water can heat houses
Dear Jim: We have an old, inefficient electric resistance furnace. I have heard there are…
Block heat for cooler rooms
HOME ENERGY Q&A Energy expert James Dulley answers your questions Dear Jim: Even though I…
2012 Home Improvement Guide
To finish or not to finish? Americans are staying put. A down economy is driving…
Create a mini-sunroom with bay, bow windows
Dear Jim: I have an old picture window I want replaced with a bay or…