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Job loss and broken retirement nest eggs may encourage more Americans to consider moving in with their adult children. It s important, however, that this new living space allows privacy and independence for all residents.

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Other great ideas for spaces are attic eaves, converted walk-in closets, nooks in between windows and even areas where you can wall off a bonus room and create a space just for your child. Marcus Hunt playhouse. Photo by Dena Salman.

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…for guests and family members, so they are located near the family room, living room, or kitchen. Powder rooms are often so…
…casement or awning type window is generally easiest to use. A skylight is another way of bringing daylight into the bathroom. …

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…more about home sealing and insulation. Make sure fans are switched to the reverse or clockwise position, which will blow warm air down to the floor for enhanced energy efficiency and comfort. Flush a hot water heater tank to remove sediment, and check…

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…from overheating and to circulate the warm air to other parts of the house. Design…
…early evening. Heat Distribution - Warm air can be blown through ductwork to other…
…circulation of the air. In a thermosiphon, warm air rises in the sunspace and passes into…

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…stick-built home with fiberglass batt insulation that allows warm air to escape in the winter and cool air to escape in the summer. The reverse also happens: Unwanted warm air gets into the home in the summer and cool air gets into the home…

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…can be cleaned in cold water. 19. Check the fireplace. When the fireplace is not in use and the damper is left open, warm air escapes out the chimney. Make sure the seal on the damper is in good condition and close it tightly when the fireplace is…

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