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RE: Does a small overnight setback pay off on a heat pump?
If whole-home readings include other household use, how would you make that cross-fuel comparison practical - perhaps by comparing similar periods and tracking major non-heating loads separately?
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RE: Plumbing tips that change with the seasons
I get that concern - I've read those stories too. I used to rely on heated tape for a crawlspace line, but after one winter I switched to pipe insulation and only plug in the tape during deep freezes. It’s a bit more wor...
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RE: Dripping taps driving me nuts - why is it never a quick fix?
I get where you’re coming from, but I’d actually argue that sometimes the old fixtures are worth the hassle - at least for certain repairs. Those older taps are usually built with solid brass and can outlast a lot of the...