Degree days as a fuel usage indicator explained
The article explains degree days as a practical measure of outdoor cold intensity. By averaging daily highs and lows, subtracting from 65 degrees, and summing over a period, homeowners gauge heating needs versus prior winters. It advises checking insulation and heating systems if current fuel use seems high.
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Better Heating-Cooling Council
The
Weather Bureau
Ae City
Iber
All the Trimmings for Good Living House Tour
A friendly looking house features a practical floor plan with a recessed double entry, a sunken living room adjoining the entry and dining area, accent railings separating spaces, a fireplace, a formal dining room, and a large back family room for gatherings.
Monet CX2485 Turner Compact U shaped kitchen home plan
A detailed description of a Monet CX2485 Turner home design featuring a convenient U shaped kitchen, a two way living room, a large utility area with walk in pantry and laundry, a double garage, three large bedrooms with ample closet space, and a dressing room with extra lavatory. The design emphasizes livability and exterior charm. Owner can purchase full working drawings and plan books from Larry Farnsworth in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Larry Farnsworth
P.O. Box
Las Vegas
Nevada
Get hot on the trail of dastardly drafts
A home winter health check urges homeowners to locate cold air leaks and improve heat circulation. Check furnaces and registers for cleanliness and potential blockages. Seal with insulation and weather stripping. address unheated spaces and exterior walls to conserve warmth.
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Herb Alexander
Ventilation and drafts in older homes guidance
The article advises proper attic ventilation to prevent moisture and roofing problems from warm air meeting cold surfaces. It stresses air circulation under the roof, eaves vents, and sealing around doors and windows. It warns about drafts from aging molding, sills, putty, latches, thresholds, and fireplaces, offering sealing fixes and checks for exterior air leaks and window air conditioners.
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Thy Asphalt
TODAYS TREASURES FOR HOLIDAY TABLE DECOR
Readers are invited to share antiques and collectibles as festive table decor. Suggestions cover centerpieces candles greenery vintage boxes and trays with eggshell arrangements plus old cards Bible pages and memorabilia. Practical notes warn portable heaters consume 1300 to 1600 watts per hour and offer hydronic baseboard as an alternative.
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Better Heating- Cooling Council
Solar Heating System Uses Water Storage Heat Pump
An office in Waynestom Virginia adopts a York heat pump driven solar heating setup. Sun facing roof panels collect energy to heat water stored in a tank, and stored water maintains heat when outside temps drop. The system uses a reverse refrigeration cycle to heat or cool as needed, reducing drafts with no draft hydronic heating.
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Ademtist
Waynestom
York Ais
York
Better Heating-Cooling Council
Boutside
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