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    You've put plenty of insulation in your attic, but what about the stairs?
    Paul Cummins
    • Apr 4, 2019
    • 1 min

    You've put plenty of insulation in your attic, but what about the stairs?

    Some estimates say you can save $19 a month with one of these things! Personally I couldn't do the zipper ones...it's hard enough to get...
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    Losing Money Isn't Cool!
    Paul Cummins
    • Apr 4, 2019
    • 1 min

    Losing Money Isn't Cool!

    Note the PVC cover on this closed cell foam pipe insulation. I see many an uncovered piece of foam around the low pressure line (cold...
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    Home Energy Conservation:  Not That Complicated
    Paul Cummins
    • Mar 8, 2019
    • 2 min

    Home Energy Conservation: Not That Complicated

    Don't get me wrong. I love new gadgets! But they have to earn their keep. My wall radar device is basically just a stud finder. Would...
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    Draft and Pest Barrier
    Paul Cummins
    • Jan 18, 2019
    • 1 min

    Draft and Pest Barrier

    New Xcluder product to fill gaps and holes. Says it won't rust. Comes in door sweeps too. #exterior #pests
    62 views0 comments
    Save money with easy duct insulation!
    Paul Cummins
    • Jul 14, 2018
    • 1 min

    Save money with easy duct insulation!

    Have been in some cold crawlspaces and utility rooms during these hot days. This double reflective attic insulation is clean, easy to...
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    Man Caving!
    Paul Cummins
    • Feb 17, 2017
    • 1 min

    Man Caving!

    Two days in a row met two guys with cold garages that they really wanted to spend more time in but the doors weren't insulated. I like...
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    Whole-house fan can cool your house in the summer AND the winter unless...
    Paul Cummins
    • Nov 4, 2015
    • 1 min

    Whole-house fan can cool your house in the summer AND the winter unless...

    Unless you have one of these...or you could make a foam box. Click on image for link. #attic #ventilation #HVAC
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    Save 20 bucks a month forever for $20!
    Paul Cummins
    • Jul 22, 2015
    • 1 min

    Save 20 bucks a month forever for $20!

    Click on image for link to product. Cut to size with a utility knife and glue together with Gorilla Glue to make a box around your attic...
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