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LEADER: 02983cam a22002774a 4500
001 2008298986
003 DLC
005 20100226104559.0
008 081024s2008 maua 001 0 eng
010 $a 2008298986
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040 $aDLC$cDLC$dDLC
050 00 $aTH4860$b.C448 2008
082 00 $a720/.47$222
100 1 $aChiras, Daniel D.
245 10 $aGreen home improvement :$b65 projects that will cut utility bills, protect your health, help the environment /$cDaniel D. Chiras..
260 $aKingston, MA :$bRSMeans,$cc2008
300 $axviii, 302 p. :$bcol. ill. ;$c28 cm.
500 $aIncludes index.
505 0 $aPart I. Green home improvement projects : Green flooring, walls, countertops & cabinets : Cork flooring ; Bamboo flooring ; Reclaimed wood flooring ; All-natural linoleum flooring ; Laminate flooring ; Recycled-content tile ; Recycled-content carpet ; All-natural wool carpet ; Healthy paints, stains & finishes ; Green cabinetry -- Heating & cooling your home efficiently : Home energy audit ; Caulking & weather stripping ; Insulating your home ; Insulate while you paint ; Programmable thermostat ; Insulated shades & curtains ; Solar hot-air collector ; Energy-efficient furnace ; Energy-efficient boiler ; Heat pump & solar hot water ; Wood stove ; Pellet stove ; Fireplace insert ; Radiant barrier ; High-efficiency cooling systems ; Ceiling & solar attic fans ; Whole house fan ; Radon test & mitigation ; Energy-recovery ventilator -- Conserving water : Flushing your water heater ; Water heater blanket & pipe insulation ; Adjusting water heater temperature ; Water heater anode rod replacement ; Tankless water heater ; Solar hot-water systems ; Faucet aerators ; Water-efficient showerheads ; Water-efficient toilets -- Cutting electrical usage : Eliminating phantom loads ; Energy-efficient lighting ; Energy-efficient appliances & electronics ; Solar electricity ; Purchasing green power ; Timers & motion sensor light switches -- Green roofs, siding, doors & windows : Tubular skylights ; Environmentally friendly roofing ; Fiber-cement siding ; Repairing broken windows ; Storm windows ; Energy-efficient windows ; Storm doors ; Door sweeps ; Gutters & downspouts ; Grading & drainage -- Green paving, landscaping & pools : Green patios, walkways & driveways ; Composite decks & porches ; Recycled plastic / composite fencing ; Outdoor solar lighting ; Composting ; Infiltration ; basins for trees & shrubs ; Rainwater collection barrels ; Energy-efficient landscaping ; Drip irrigation system ; Rain & soil moisture sensors ; Solar pool heater & cover -- Part II. Building a new green home -- Part III. Appendix : Safety tips ; Glossary ; Resource guide.
650 0 $aSustainable buildings$xDesign and construction.
650 0 $aDwellings$xMaintenance and repair.
650 0 $aBuilding materials$xEnvironmental aspects.
650 0 $aBuildings$xEnergy conservation.
650 0 $aGreen products.