Why Is My Room So Cold Compared To the Rest Of House? Are you one of the many homeowners dealing with a temperature imbalance in one or more of your rooms? Have you found yourself asking questions like: Why is my bedroom the coldest in the house? Why is one room in my house so ...
Pipes in a cold wall of a poorly insulated house might freeze even though the temperature inside the occupied space is warmer. Therefore if the bathrooms where the freeze damage occurred had actually been at 50 degF, the toilet and radiator would not have frozen, much lest burst. Watch out:...
In the colder parts of the United States, anywhere from 15 to 35 percent of heat loss in wintertime can be attributed to poorly insulated windows. iStockphoto/Michael Walker As the weather gets colder, you might start to notice a draft entering your bedrooms and kitchens from the...
I can imagine that a poorly secured metal roof might creak or make noises during thermal changes but I have not come across that complaint. In the occupied space below the example roof shown in our photos above, there was no significant noise level difference during rain than below the flat...
I would never claim that I have the talent of making people laugh. My wife says that living with me is like living in a poorly written sitcom, but I do know what is funny when I hear it or see it. When I was in college I was listening to a talk show commentator that was discuss...
Yesterday I was doing a home energy rating for quality assurance in Augusta, Georgia, and the house I was in had a bonus room. Bonus rooms are often the least c
When a Goad Idea Is Poorly Implemented:How the International Criminal Court Fails to Be Insulated from International Politics and to Protect Basic Due Process Guarantees. Andrew J Walker. W.Va.L.Rev .Walker, Andrew, `When a Good Idea is Poorly Implemented: How the International Criminal Court ...
Second, mold can occur due to condensation. Typically this happens in a home with poorly or completely uninsulated exterior walls. These walls remain cool, while the interior of the home is heated. This temperature differential creates a surface below the dew point, and thus, condensation occurs...
Chart: Over 95 percent of homes built in the 1990s and after are either well- or adequately insulated, according to the perceptions of their owners, compared to just 68 percent built before 1950. (In reality, many homes are much more poorly insulated than their owners believe.) Drawn using...
However, let's set the record straight: a compost starter isn't a fix-all solution. It won't miraculously transform a poorly maintained compost pile. Proper balance and regular upkeep are still key. So, while a compost starter isn't essential, it offers clear advantages. It speeds up the...