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Maintenance & Repair
Increase Home Resale Value with Eye-Catching Midrange Improvements
Whether building a new home or considering a facelift on an existing home, there are midrange improvements that you can take to the bank. This white paper identifies some of the top midrange home improvement projects that make your home stand out and give you the highest ROI at selling time.Type: White Paper
Sponsor: ProVia
Energy-efficient tips to heating and cooling
At least half of your home's energy bill is generated through the heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) system. Following basic energy-efficient tips about space heating can make a big difference for your budget and for the environment.Type: White Paper
Sponsor: ProudGreenHome.com
Home Exteriors: Choosing the Perfect Look and Materials for Your New Home or Home Remodel
Using specially designed products for new home construction or a home remodel can help homeowners improve the appearance of their home and reduce overall maintenance needs and cost.Type: Guide
Exterior Home Design Elements that Work Together
This white paper, sponsored by Ply Gem, discusses the benefits and strategies of creating a Designed Exterior home.Type: White Paper
Caulking and Weatherstripping
Caulking and weatherstripping provide an easy, inexpensive way to increase your home's energy efficiency. Topics in this guide include:Type: Guide
Ducts
The average duct system loses 12% or more of conditioned air due to leaks and poorly connected ducts. By properly sealing ducts, you can reduce energy loss and lower your energy costs.Type: Fact Sheet
Insulating Your Home
Between 50% and 70% of the energy used in the average home is used for heating and cooling. Correcting air leakage and insufficient insulation can have a significant effect on your heating and cooling costs.Type: Fact Sheet
Knee Walls
A knee wall is any wall that is adjacent to the attic. Without a proper seal in addition to insulation, the extreme heat and cold of your attic can seep through the knee wall and into your living space.Type: Fact Sheet
Ceiling Leaks
Ceiling air leaks need to be fixed prior to installing insulation. If air leaks in the ceiling are not properly sealed beforehand, the time and money spent on insulation will be wasted.Type: Fact Sheet
Weather-strip Doors
Weather-stripping doors can dramatically increase your home's energy efficiency and stop those chilly drafts. Add weather stripping to any door in which a 1/8-inch-wide crack exists and air can be felt seeping in through the door.Type: Fact Sheet
Sealing Duct Work
Leaks in the duct system waste both energy and money. By eliminating leakage in the ducts, your home's heating and cooling system can provide comfort with a decreased run-time.Type: Fact Sheet
101 Energy Saving Tips
Save energy and money in your home with these easy to implement tips that can help lower your energy consumption.Type: Fact Sheet