Water on windows in winter
Close-up of a hydrometer A hygrometer monitors indoor relative humidity so you can track moisture changes. Some homes have a problem with windows sweating on the inside during the winter, whenever the temperature drops to about 40 degrees F. Even the frames and the sills become wet. This even happens on newer homes that are well insulated. If you have this problem, the humidity…
Portable root cellar
From do-it-yourself project instructions to fruit and vegetable storage guidelines, the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Guide to Root Cellars is your one-stop shop for reliable building, maintenance and storage tips for your root cellar. Building a root cellar not only saves money at the grocery store on out-of-season…
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What is rising damp in a house?
Rising damp is an issue that has the potential to affect any building. It is a particular problem in older houses where the original damp proof course that was installed to prevent rising damp has become damaged or where the ground level around a property has been raised bridging the original damp proof…
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Root cellars for sale
At Food Farm in northern Minnesota, Janaki Fisher-Merritt is getting back to his roots. This second-generation farmer is putting a modern twist on an old-fashioned idea that could help scale up the local food economy in the region. He hopes to build a 3, 700-square-foot root cellar that he says has the…
Home Heating Duct work
Your air ducts are one of the most important systems in your home, and if the ducts are poorly sealed or insulated they are likely contributing to higher energy bills. Your home s duct system is a branching network of tubes in the walls, floors, and ceilings; it carries the air from your home s furnace…
Cooler Home Depot
Portable Coolers • Cools small spaces up to 300 sq. ft. Window/Through-the-Wall Coolers • Can cool one room or a garage Down Discharge Coolers • Installed on roof • Discharge cool air downward into the structure Side Discharge Coolers • Typically installed on side of building directly into the attic…
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Roof air vents for House
You’ve Got Attic Ventilation Questions. The RAVC Has Answers On the surface attic ventilation may not appear to be a “top of mind” concern for contractors working on the roof and inside the attic. After all, there’s insulation, underlayment, shingles and flashing to tackle, too. However, based on the…