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Close top return vents. If you have a top/bottom return vent setup, close the top vents in the winter months. Closing the top vents will make your system draw in air from the bottom vents that are at the low point in the room where cold air settles.
How Long Do Barndominiums Last? As long as you keep up with the occasional maintenance of the roof and siding, you can expect to enjoy your...
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Here's the process: Measure and cut rim joist and floor joist boards from 2×6 treated lumber. Set rim joists on shed foundation. Nail outer floor...
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During the winter months, we often get calls from homeowners who are wondering why their two-story homes are noticeably colder downstairs than upstairs. This is a common complaint from people who have forced-air HVAC systems with a single thermostat located on the first floor. To understand why there might be a discrepancy in temperature, it helps to have a basic understanding of how a forced-air system works. Then you can try some useful tips that will help you distribute heat more evenly throughout your home.
thick plywood works well for wall and roof sheathing, but use at least five-eighths in. plywood for your shed floor. Ordinary exterior-grade...
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A shed can even help to increase your asking price when you decide it's time to sell. In fact, some professionals estimate that a new shed could...
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Learn More »3. Use your ceiling fans effectively. If you have ceiling fans in your home, you should know they aren’t just for keeping you cool. Look for a switch on the base of your ceiling fan and set it so that the fan blades move in a clockwise direction. Then, set the fan on its lowest setting. During the heating months, this setting will allow the fan to draw up the warm air that collects near the ceiling and push off the ceiling and down the walls to keep the lower portion of the room warmer. If you’ve performed all of these adjustments and you’re still experiencing inconsistent temperatures, your heating system may be incorrectly sized for your home’s demand. Systems that are too small run longer and more often, and systems that are too large operate on short cycles, which is hard on the motor. Improper sizing results in higher energy bills and increased repairs due to wear and tear on mechanical parts. If you suspect your system is not sized correctly, contact a trusted HVAC contractor for an assessment. You should also have your HVAC system serviced annually. A routine tune-up will give you peace of mind that your system is ready for another year of heating and cooling, and it will ensure all components are functioning correctly and operating at peak efficiency. To learn more, call HB McClure at 717-232-HEAT (4328) or schedule an appointment online.
According to experts, salt can remove excess moisture in the air, therefore reducing the amount of condensation on your window. 4 days ago
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around 20 to 30 years Floating docks last around 20 to 30 years, but that's less time than a stationary dock will last. Stationary docks usually...
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To insulate a shed via its walls, there's a choice of materials, including bubble wrap, foam boards and fiberglass. Use bubble wrap in a shed made...
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Amish sheds, on the other hand, are hand-built one at a time by skilled craftsmen. From specific cuts on the lumber to assembling a completed shed,...
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