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This Cold House: The Simple Science of Energy Efficiency
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This Cold House: The Simple Science of Energy Efficiency
by Colin Smith

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Does turning the thermostat down on a winter's night offset the costs of reheating the house in the morning? What will best prevent energy loss: new windows or insulation in the attic? Is heating oil cheaper than natural gas? Blending science with...
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Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Tec 5TH Edition
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Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Tec 5TH Edition
by William C Whitman

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Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology, 6th Edition, a time-honored best seller, has been updated and revised to provide superior hands-on information needed to successfully maintain and troubleshoot today's complex heating, air conditioning, and...
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Fire Places: A Practical Design Guide to Fireplaces and Stoves Indoors and Out
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Fire Places: A Practical Design Guide to Fireplaces and Stoves Indoors and Out
by Jane Gitlin

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Brings together more than 280 full-color photographs and the latest information on heating technologies in a comprehensive guide to designing a wide range of indoor and outdoor fireplaces for the home, covering a variety of styles and applications, and...
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Code Check Hvac 2ND Edition an Illustrated Guide To He
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Code Check Hvac 2ND Edition an Illustrated Guide To He
by Michael Casey

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Designed for quick, on-site use, this newly updated reference lists the current code requirements for heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems, and is cross-referenced to the current Uniform Mechanical Code and the International Residential...
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Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
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Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
by Rex Miller

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BE AN AC AND REFRIGERATION ACE-NO MATTER WHAT YOUR PRESENT LEVEL OF SKILL! Air Conditioning and Refrigeration helps you understand today's cooling and climate control systems-so expertly that you can use it as the foundation for a career! Clear...
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Weatherproofing & Insulation (Popular Mechanics)
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Weatherproofing & Insulation (Popular Mechanics)
by Albert Jackson

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In the average house, heat is escaping through every leak, draft, and opening—and that’s like throwing money out the window. Good insulation and weatherproofing can make your home run more efficiently, guard it from the elements, and lower...
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Natural Home Heating: The Complete Guide to Renewable Energy Options
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Natural Home Heating: The Complete Guide to Renewable Energy Options
by Greg Pahl

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 273-274) and index....
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Light the Country Fire: The Homeowner's Guide to a Neglected Skill
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Light the Country Fire: The Homeowner's Guide to a Neglected Skill
by Karen Bokram

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Few things in life are more attractive than a roaring fire on a wintry day, but too many modern homeowners have never learned the skill of getting that fire going. Here is a handsome and very practical guide to the nearly lost art of building a fire and...
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Insulating, Sealing & Ventilating Your House
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Insulating, Sealing & Ventilating Your House
by William P Spence

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Good insulation can keep a house cozy in winter, and cool in summer—while saving money and conserving energy. In amazingly thorough detail, with plenty of color illustrations, William P. Spence, author of such bestsellers as Carpentry and Building...
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The Woodburner's Companion: Practical Ways of Heating with Wood
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The Woodburner's Companion: Practical Ways of Heating with Wood
by Dirk Thomas

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With fuel prices still going higher, more people than ever are looking at alternative ways to stay warm. This third edition of Dirk Thomas's popular and authoritative guide adds a section on getting started with wood heat. In addition there is a new "FAQ"...
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Heating and Cooling Essentials
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Heating and Cooling Essentials
by Jerry Killinger

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- New chapter covers techniques for planning and installing duckwork.- Up-to-date with EPA requirements and "ozone-friendly" refrigerants.- Emphasis on safety, with all safety content printed in red type.- Measurements and quantities in US Conventional...
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Solar Architecture: Strategies, Visions, Concepts (In Detail)
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Solar Architecture: Strategies, Visions, Concepts (In Detail)
by Christian Schittich

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In the very near future energy-efficient building will be the rule rather than the exception. Insulating glazing, multi-functional facades and organic solar cells are examples of important new developments in the field of solar thermal technology, photo...
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The Forgotten Art of Building a Good Fireplace
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The Forgotten Art of Building a Good Fireplace
by Vrest Orton

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Since its original publication in 1969 by Yankee, Inc.,Vrest Orton's classic book on fireplace design has gone through numerous printings and has brought about a revival of the Rumford fireplace. The basic principles that Count Rumford set forth in 1795...
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Code Check Hvac
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Code Check Hvac
by Redwood Kardon

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Cross-referenced to the current Uniform Mechanical Code and International Residential Code, Code Check: HVAC details the requirements for heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems and explains the reasons behind the codes. In a spiral-bound...
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Cool Homes in Hot Places
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Cool Homes in Hot Places
by Suzanne Trocme

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A step-by-step reference to adapting a home or vacation site for hot climates covers everything from building materials and cooling systems to decorating with comfort-enhancing furniture and design elements. 12,000 first printing....
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Basic Machines (Handbooks & Guides)
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Basic Machines (Handbooks & Guides)
by Rea

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Beginning with the theory and practical applications of simple machines such as the lever, pulley, wheel, and gears, the book then proceeds to more advanced machines such as the combustion engine and power train. Every concept is fully and clearly...
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HVAC Instant Answers (Instant Answers Series)
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HVAC Instant Answers (Instant Answers Series)
by Peter Curtiss

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 503) and index....
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The Book of Masonry Stoves
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The Book of Masonry Stoves
by David Lyle

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Within the past decade, millions of Americans have discovered the economic benefits and personal pleasures of heating with wood. At the same time, many have discovered that there are serious problems associated with wood heat and iron stoves: chimney...
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Central Heating, Installation, Maintenance and Repair
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Central Heating, Installation, Maintenance and Repair
by Patrick Mitchell

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An intelligent readers guide to selecting, installing and managing a heating system. The book explains how the component parts of the system work and adopts a practical approach including the practicalities of installing a working heating system. The...
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Warm Air Heating for Climate Control
by William B Cooper

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A "complete, " up-to-date, illustrated guide to the installation, maintenance, and service of gas, oil, and electric forced warm air heating and heat pump systems. Explores--in great detail--a large base of newer as well as traditional equipment, using...
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