Author: James Dulley

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Eco House: Metal Roofs, Insulating Paint

By James Dulley | June 28, 2007

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 …

Eco House: Awnings & Window Film

By James Dulley | May 31, 2007

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 …

House & Home: Heat Blocking Attic Foil

By James Dulley | April 30, 2007

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 …

House & Home: Fan-Tastic Gizmos

By James Dulley | March 31, 2007

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 …

House & Home: Landscaping for energy efficiency

By James Dulley | February 28, 2007

…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 …

House and Home: Caulk

By James Dulley | January 31, 2007

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 …

House & Home: Itching to Insulate?

By James Dulley | December 31, 2006

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 …