DIY Home Improvement in North Carolina - Carolina Country

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Home improvement projects with an energy-efficient edge

Can a Heat Pump Water Heater and Clothes Dryer Work Together?
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Can a Heat Pump Water Heater and Clothes Dryer Work Together?

Several complexities make venting inside a home risky

Get a Jump on Cold Weather
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Get a Jump on Cold Weather

Plan now to save money when temperatures drop

Going Electric on Larger Acreage
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Going Electric on Larger Acreage

Benefits of battery-powered lawn equipment

The Hidden Cost of Little Luxuries
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The Hidden Cost of Little Luxuries

Energy savings can add up

Brick Wall Mystery, Solved
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Brick Wall Mystery, Solved

‘Weep holes’ keep exterior walls dry

Know Your Thermostat
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Know Your Thermostat

Smart thermostats offer convenience and flexibility

Keeping Track of Energy Use at Home
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Keeping Track of Energy Use at Home

Use data to wrangle unwanted loads

Should I Vent My Range Hood?
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Should I Vent My Range Hood?

Venting a range hood can cause a small but necessary energy loss

Energy Costs for Outdoor Water Features
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Energy Costs for Outdoor Water Features

Calculate the cost to keep water flowing year-round

Look Abroad for Energy Saving Inspiration
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Look Abroad for Energy Saving Inspiration

International communities are experts at doing more with less

More Cooking, More Convenience (and Savings)
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More Cooking, More Convenience (and Savings)

Finding efficiencies in the kitchen

House Hunting for Energy Efficiency
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House Hunting for Energy Efficiency

What to look for during a home search

Convenience & Energy Savings with Smart Speakers
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Convenience & Energy Savings with Smart Speakers

Smart home applications make for the gift that keeps on giving

Are Whole-House Fans Helpful?
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Are Whole-House Fans Helpful?

Maybe, if used correctly

Saving Energy After a New Baby
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Saving Energy After a New Baby

Ways to save amid the diaper changes and late-night feedings