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• Posted in thread: One thermostat, two heat sources on 02-25-2008 at 06:58 AM
  hey folks,thanks for the replies.I had the intention of using a switch with 4 contacts, so I
  would be switching all wires in the circuit. When one circuit is in use (i.e., in the 'on'
  position) the ot...

• Posted in thread: One thermostat, two heat sources on 02-15-2008 at 11:12 AM
  I have a gas fireplace and an oil furnace that I would like the ability to switch on or off as
  my heat source. I would like to use one thermostat and have a switch that would either point to
  fireplace...

• Posted in thread: Do Nat. Gas Dryers need to be vented outside? on 02-14-2008 at 12:56 PM
  my house is actually a brick structure (not wood with brick facade), and there a 3 layers of
  brick, with a small gap in between them.I redid my shower (well, I made a shower) last summer
  and had to dr...

• Posted in thread: Do Nat. Gas Dryers need to be vented outside? on 02-14-2008 at 11:41 AM
  thanks for all the replies folks!pretty much what I thought, just wanted to know for sure.I'll
  be shelving this project for a little while then. I don't have a drill for the 4" hole so I
  need to rent ...

• Posted in thread: Do Nat. Gas Dryers need to be vented outside? on 02-14-2008 at 06:20 AM
  Today is an exciting day for me as I look out my window and see a crew of guys hooking up
  Natural Gas to my house. I can now finally hook up my gas stove, fireplace and dryer :)and on
  that note, has a...

• Posted in thread: Ok to leave blower on? on 02-14-2008 at 06:07 AM
  Glenn, that's exactly what I do in my new house, great point

• Posted in thread: Pink fiberglass blow in insulation on 02-13-2008 at 12:02 PM
  every case is different, but I thought my house needed more insulation in the attic also, until
  I did a home energy audit.the inspector said, 'sure, you could add more insulation, but for the
  same mon...

• Posted in thread: Ok to leave blower on? on 02-13-2008 at 11:57 AM
  oh, I forgot to mention...I'm not sure if your Hydro company has as many hidden costs as mine
  does (debt reduction??), but it may be a higher operating cost once everything else is factored
  in.my deli...

• Posted in thread: Ok to leave blower on? on 02-13-2008 at 11:53 AM
  In my previous house I left my blower on ALL the time, for the sole purpose of moving the air
  around. The house was in a subdivision and as such, opening the windows did not move the air
  around too mu...

• Posted in thread: Wine Cellar. on 02-01-2008 at 06:17 AM
  fantastic job! sure beats my wine rack in the basement ;)you obviously love wine, sounds like
  red is the main one. Which brands are you most proud of owning? Which wines do you recommend?
  Do you have ...