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HVAC & INSULATION

Learn about old house HVAC and insulation in these articles from Old House Journal.
All Wrapped Up

7 tips to keep in mind when retrofitting your old house with insulation 		1007
Care & Feeding of Air Vents

Keeping all air vents in order helps radiators heat quietly and to their fullest. 		Care and Feeding
Cool Ways to Heat Old Houses

Advances in technology are helping to make old houses more energy efficient in an unobtrusive way. 		Cool Ways to Heat Old Houses
Embracing Energy Efficiency

Old-house owners don't have to choose between maintaining historic integrity and conserving energy. It's possible to have both if you tune up some common problem areas with low-tech materials and a thoughtful approach. 		Embracing Energy
How To Take Care of Your Radiators

Got a burning question about your radiators? Whether you need to know how to bleed them or are wondering why they're silver, we've got all the answers in this comprehensive guide. 		How To Take Care of Your Radiators
Hybrid Hydronics

How to add a hot-water zone to a steam-heating systemÑsuccessfully!
Insulation Q&As

What you should know about materials and methods.
Keeping Your Cool

Tired of lugging window air conditioners upstairs? Fed up with foam and spacers that never quite fit your window? You can achieve summer comfort in the most humid climates, but there are tradeoffs between price, payback, and aesthetics.
Radiant Reflections

Thoughts on a 50-year-old revolution in heating, then and now. 		Radiant Reflections
Radiators in the Rough

One way to bring ornamental iron back to fine fettle is soaking off the paint down to bare metal.
Seven Ways to Weatherize

How to keep the heat in and the cold at bay.
The Short Course on Caulk

There's more to an effective caulk job than just pumping any old goo into a gap. 		Short Course on Caulk











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