We’re familiar with tankless water heaters providing on-demand hot water for domestic appliances. But can that same type of tankless water heater be used to heat a pool? A tankless water heater can be used to heat a pool, although the type used for domestic hot water isn’t designed for this purpose. You may need …
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If you are thinking about insulating your attic, there are several options. The trendy one is spray-in foam, but that can be costly and is not a DIY project. Foam board is cheaper, but can it be safely used in an attic? You can use foam board in the attic. It is an excellent installation …
When choosing insulation for your home, one of the most important factors to consider is whether it’s flammable. If you are considering batts, you must be wondering whether they are combustible. Batt insulation made from fiberglass isn’t flammable, but the fiberglass will melt if the fire gets too hot. If the batt is covered with …
I’ve been looking at the possibility of installing a tankless water heater for my pool. They take up significantly less space than traditional water heaters and can be incredibly energy-efficient. But I had to do some research to determine whether or not I could install one outdoors. A tankless water heater can be installed outside …
Improving the energy efficiency of your home is not about any single magic bullet solution. It requires taking a comprehensive look at the energy losses occurring throughout your home and tackling them one by one. An often overlooked opportunity for energy savings is learning to properly seal around air vents. Air-sealing is a critical part …
I have been reminded recently of the frustrations that apartment owners deal with when it comes to high utility bills since my daughter moved into an apartment complex. Rather than feeling helpless, we have to take a look at what the primary causes of high electricity bills are and what we can do about it. …
If you have ever contemplated turning one of those pre-built sheds that you see at Home Depot or Lowes into a hunting or fishing camp, this article is for you. I’m going to break down the cost to make this happen. We’ll start with essentials and then see what adding a few extras would tack …
When we built our new home my wife designed the blueprints to allow for a bonus room upstairs. The extra space would be nice but I knew I would be dealing with a heating and cooling issue. Bonus rooms built in attics face constant temperature challenges due to walls that are adjacent to unconditioned space. …
I am in the process of finishing the interior of my garage and have been researching how to make it more energy efficient. If you are wondering what you can do to improve your garage’s energy efficiency, stay with me. I’m going to share everything I’ve learned from my studies on this. The key to …
When my wife decided she wanted a large flower bed along the front porch, I was worried that we would have standing water in the front yard. I’d addressed standing water issues previously by installing a french drain in the yard so I wasn’t ready to create another issue. I did some research and learned …