Lower those A/C bills. -by James Dulley I want to install a metal roof with a lifetime warranty, but I worry it will make my house hotter and increase my air-conditioning bills. Do …
Save energy and keep sun damage and heat under control with adjustable awnings and efficient window films, both available in DIY kits. by James Dulley The sun's heat and glare …
Ways to keep cool for cheap. by James Dulley From afternoon well into the evening, I can feel heat blasting down from the ceiling into the house. Our air-conditioning bills are out …
Plan now for a cool, energy-efficient summer with attic and whole-house fans. by James Dulley Q: Our house feels warm even with the air conditioner running. The temperature seems t …
…and trouble-shooting a leaky toilet. by James Dulley Dear Jim: I want to landscape my front yard and around my deck with decorative evergreen and flowering dwarf shrubs. What ty …
Sticky, gooey, white or clear, it's CAULK! Use it well and your house will be warmer. Dear Jim: It seems to be drafty in my home whenever it is windy outdoors. I have noticed …
Warm up to doing it yourself with new, less irritating insulations. Dear Jim: I know my house needs additional insulation, but I have avoided adding it because it makes me itchy. O …