DIY Home Improvement in North Carolina - Carolina Country

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Home improvement projects with an energy-efficient edge

Brick Wall Mystery, Solved
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Brick Wall Mystery, Solved

‘Weep holes’ keep exterior walls dry

Save Energy by Shopping Local
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Save Energy by Shopping Local

Surprising ways to limit energy use outside the home

Prepare for Cold Weather
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Prepare for Cold Weather

Make the most of your heat pump when temperatures drop

Energy Considerations for Pet Doors
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Energy Considerations for Pet Doors

Keep Fido (or Fluffy) happy without the drafts

Mowing with Electricity
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Mowing with Electricity

Weigh the benefits of using an electric lawn mower

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

Adding Moisture to the Air with Humidifiers
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Adding Moisture to the Air with Humidifiers

Whole-home and room humidifiers can improve indoor comfort

Skip the Mowing with Lawn Alternatives
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Skip the Mowing with Lawn Alternatives

Explore these options if maintaining grass isn't your thing

Cooking with magnets?
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Cooking with magnets?

The pros and cons of induction cooktops

Energy-Savvy Congregations
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Energy-Savvy Congregations

Create a plan to make energy improvements at your house of worship

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

Stay Safe Long after the Storm
Storm Prep

Stay Safe Long after the Storm

Steps to make sure your house is healthy after water damage

Surviving Without Air Conditioning
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Surviving Without Air Conditioning

Inexpensive ways to stay cool without AC

Battery Powered Yard Tools
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Battery Powered Yard Tools

Do they make the cut? Consider these pros and cons.

Warming Up with Wood
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Warming Up with Wood

A little research can help ensure safe, efficient wood burning