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Variations Within Attics
Do It Yourself — An attic is a space that is between the ceiling in the interior of the home and the roof on the outside of the house. There are many variations of attics; some attics are larger than others The size of the attic space is determined largely by the ...More…
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Energy Efficient Attics
Do It Yourself — Energy efficient attics are essential for helping to keep heating and cooling costs low. They are also important for reducing the waste of energy. Many energy efficient attics receive this designation because of the application of a barrier ...More…
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Condensation in Attics leads to Costly Repairs
Do It Yourself — Condensation in attics is a common problem involving water build up in crawl spaces or attic areas. If the issue is pronounced and allowed to continue, attic condensation can lead to very costly home or building repairs. When warm, moist air from ...More…
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Remodeling Attics
Do It Yourself — Remodeling attics can allow homeowners to gain a significant amount of active square footage out of what was traditionally viewed only as storage space. Many attics are home to pipes, heating and air conditioning units, insulation, and even water ...More…
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R-Value for Attics
Do It Yourself — Before beginning an attic insulation project, you will need to understand how and why insulation works and why concerning yourself with the R-value for attics is imperative. Before beginning an attic insulation project, you will need to ...More…
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Comprehensive Health Care
Do It Yourself — The World Health Organizations Views on U.S. Comprehensive Health Care Since the United States spends more on comprehensive health care than other countries, why do we rank in the middle in overall general health? What can we do as Private ...More…
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Marble Countertops
Do It Yourself — Marble comes in varying strengths. Some are as hard as granite or ceramic tile while other variations are as soft as marble and lend easily to scratches. Marble is available in nearly every color, from white to black. Because it is a limestone ...More…
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Choosing The Best Attic Fan for You
Do It Yourself — Without an attic fan, the temperature in your attic can climb to a searing 150 degrees. By dispelling hot air out of your attic an attic fan can reduce the temperatures of your upper level rooms by 10 degrees, extend the life of your roof ...More…
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Finding the Rafters in Your Soffit
Do It Yourself — If you have an attic in your home, you will need to have soffit ventilation plugs. These are placed on the underside of your roof overhang in between each rafter. Unless you have a stud finder, it can be difficult to find where the rafters are ...More…
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Attic Ventilators
Do It Yourself — Attic ventilators are small ventilators or fans which are placed either on top of a roof or at the peak of the roof on the side of the house. Attic ventilators allow for airflow through the attic, which is extremely important for a variety of ...More…
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Solving Your Attic Access Problems
Do It Yourself — Attic access problems can include a significant compromise in the energy efficiency of your home, as commercial installers can tend to ignore the insulation issues that literally surround attic access portals. The type of attic access you have is ...More…
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Considering Attic Conversions? Things You Should Know
Do It Yourself — Attic conversions can significantly increase the value and functionality of a home by taking advantage of additional living space in the form of a new room such as a bedroom, office or entertainment room. Deciding to undertake an attic conversion ...More…