Selecting windows and doors: to make the best buying decision, arm yourself with the facts

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Homeowners should buy windows and doors that lower heating costs and improve the property values of their homes. U-values are the best way to judge the energy efficiency of a door or window. Other criteria include solar heat gain coefficient and air leakage rate.

Author: Gould, Robert A.
Purchasing, Windows, Doors, Buyers Guide

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Best new products 1997

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A guide to the best new products for home remodeling and garden maintenance is presented. The guide covers home construction products, power tools, plumbing supplies, paint, appliances, home security and garden equipment.

Innovations, Cover Story, Building materials, Appliances, Power tools, Lawn and garden equipment, Security measures, Home appliances, Security systems

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Packing heat

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An analysis of portable space heaters, their price and safety, is presented. Turning down the furnace and using portable heaters may not always save money.

Author: Hurst-Wajszczuk, Joe
United States, Usage, Portable heaters, Space heaters

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Subjects list: Equipment and supplies, Housing, Dwellings
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