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Condensation control — Preventing condensation that could damage insulation and other HVAC system components or possibly lead to microbial growth; and Energy conservation — Reducing HVAC system ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. ungvar - stock.adobe.com With another round of cold temperatures hitting Hampton Roads, many homeowners are turning up the ...

One of the most cost-effective and energy-conserving measures you can take is to insulate duct or pipe runs in the unheated areas of your home. By not insulating these conduits, you are essentially ...

Q: I inherited a concrete block building that was then converted into a home several years ago. Part of it has a crawlspace and part is on a concrete slab. The crawlspace is always damp, and the ...

Q: How should I insulate the heating and cooling ducts that run through the attic of my 1950s bungalow in East York? The ducts run across the tops of ceiling joists and are exposed to cold in the ...

Q: I had a home-energy analysis. The report said my ductwork needs to be repaired upstairs and in the crawlspace because that is where a good deal of leakage is and also is bringing bad air pollutants ...

NORFOLK, Va. — With another round of cold temperatures hitting Hampton Roads, many homeowners are turning up the thermostat to stay warm. But experts warn that blasting the heat could send your energy ...