Home energy advances. Are there any new developments I should know about as I'm about to move into an older single-family home after 13 years of living in an apartment? It is a gas/electric home with heavy tree shade.
posted by usermac
on Jul 13, 2012 -
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Help me understand the national electric code with regard to rewiring and updating several rooms in my 1940s-era house.
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posted by JohnFredra
on Dec 6, 2011 -
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I want to install solar panels when I replace my roof next summer. What do I need to know about manufacturers, incentives, and costs? I am in Washington state.
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posted by bq
on Dec 14, 2010 -
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Where to buy a 4 1/2" outlet box that is open on both sides for back-to-back light fixture installation?
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posted by Jim Biancolo
on Dec 12, 2010 -
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2 outlets & a ceiling light stopped working at the same time. None of the circuit breakers were flipped. What would cause this, and how can I troubleshoot it?
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posted by designbot
on Aug 30, 2007 -
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The power in our downstairs is out but there are no breakers in the fuse panel showing red. Can any electricians out there 'shed some light' (groan....) ????
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posted by pman78
on Aug 27, 2006 -
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I understand that incandescent light bulbs are antiquated and extremely wasteful, but LED and fluorescent light looks horrible...
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posted by bradn
on Aug 23, 2006 -
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Homerepairfilter: a light bulb blows out. The glass and metal part separate. How do I get the metal part out so I can replace the bulb?
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posted by Famous
on Jun 6, 2006 -
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I'd like to help power the house and exercise, both solved with one solution, and need some suggestions.
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posted by vanoakenfold
on Nov 21, 2005 -
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How do I fix a light fixture which causes a bulb to blow out, but only after a month or so?
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posted by mono blanco
on Aug 25, 2005 -
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The lights in my house occasionally pulse--that is, they'll rapidly get noticeably dimmer and brighter numerous times within a matter of just a few seconds. I'd say "flicker," but they never seem to actually go completely dark. Does this indicate faulty wiring, or something else?
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posted by kimota
on Mar 11, 2005 -
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I have a number of X10 switches controlling lights throughout my apartment. I have a number of problems with them...
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posted by Caviar
on Feb 22, 2005 -
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