Recent content by Mike9825

hey all! We need a new space heater for general indoor use. What's a good brand? We prefer one that is forced air -Mike-

i 2nd this -Mike-

hey all, i'm back! havn't been around these parts for awhile. Just been busy working alot of OT and other projects going on. I'll try and stop by here as much as i can. -Mike-

well not to get off topic, but today i recieved there Hydrogen DVD in the mail. I was watching some of it and it proves exactly that you can run an IC engine on hydro and other fuels. Now as far as fuel cells go, yea there aways off from getting on into a car. It's like when the first...

thanks guys a bunch for the info! that's the stuff i came here for! before i found this website, i found an article out there about R values and windows. All I knew was, the higher the R value, the better the window it is at sealing the bad stuff out. Can't say i've heard of U value though...

hey guys, check out this website i came across. they deal in energy saving tips, homemade fuel projects, hydrogen power, solar power etc... looks like they got some good stuff -Mike- http://www.knowledgepublications.com/

I Agree, another good brand supposedly is Pella. never had experience with them but the mom seems to like them. what do you think about windows with that Argon gas filled, are they any good? -Mike-

hey glenn, thanks for the info. even if we had a power failure in the house, our thermostat is battery operated so it stays on until the batteries run dead. I'd imagine too you would want to run a dehumidifier to prevent excess moisture from building up right? -Mike-

the siding and the vent and HVAC were done by contractors who did very nice work. top dollar but you get what you pay for. the rest was done ourselves. thanks for compliments on the bay windows! the windows are Andersons, age unknown but they seem to be holding up nicely. -Mike-

hey guys, simple question. how low can you turn your furnace without freezing your water lines? i've read 55, you experts agree? -Mike-

hey guys, here's some quick before and after pics of our home. Note the paint overspray in the 2nd before pic on the side and the new attic vent in 3rd pic. -Mike-

As of this winter there's a significant temp. change between 2 rooms. the family room and the laundry/utility room. our house is split level so both rooms sit below ground but not completely. It's in the utility room where it is cold. The furnace and water heater is also in that room. I've...

hey fellow Ohioian! i've been in some of my buddies houses with boilers that over 50 years old. not the most efficient things in the world but they are more comfortable than forced air. Boilers are more expensive at first but are cheaper to operate and no noise coming from them. Modern...

Hello fellow DIY members. Mike is the name, turning wrenches and learning about home improvments our my games. I'm 23 years old moving out within the next year and want to learn about home improvments so i can perform them myself, know the job is done right and save a few bucks. We...