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…decision involved in any interior or exterior painting project is color choice. If green…
…picture. Likewise, when doing exterior painting, be sure to take into account the…
…Similarly, the safest approach to exterior painting is to use white, beige, or another…

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…There are several authorities on interior and exterior painting. The following are a few questions and ideas…
…when you decide to undertake your project: Exterior Painting: What color do we want to use? Look around…

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…fire rating than organic shingles. Organic shingles used to have the edge over fiberglass on toughness and flexibility in cold weather, but that is no longer the case. The technology in fiberglass has come very far, says Paul Batt, Director of Product…

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…the ceiling towards the floor. If they re counterclockwise, their benefits are minimized. Clean out your gutters. In cold weather climates, this will prevent icicles from forming and get the water to go down the gutters where it s supposed to go versus…

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…the sunspace. Ceiling, wall, foundation, and window insulation in the sunspace minimize heat loss at night and during cold weather. Climate control features include operable windows, vents, and fans to keep the sunspace from overheating and to circulate…

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…Long-lasting and energy-efficient LEDs thrive in outdoor environments because of their durability and performance in cold weather. Energy Star-rated LEDs are available as pathway lights, step lights and porch lights. Replacing an outdoor lighting…

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…Department of Energy (DOE). Its label confirms a window's energy efficiency based on its impact on heat gain and loss in cold weather and heat gain in warm weather for a given climate zone. The labels pertain to four climate zones: Northern mostly heating…

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