OXFORD COUNTY The economy is on the news frequently these days as people struggle with the rising price of gas, heating oil, groceries and most every other consumable, supply chain issues, inflation and the threat of recession. What does this have to do with cats and dogs and those who care for them? A […]
Dear Ken: I have turbine vents on the roof. Should I cover them in the winter? It may help you to know that I have those gable vents in the side walls, too. Paul
Answer: It’s a good idea to wrap all the turbines with a plastic garbage bag and secure them with a bungee cord. Also, cover the most north-facing gable vent with a fiberglass furnace filter to keep wind-driven snow out of the attic But leave the others alone; you must allow some attic ventilation year-round to avoid moisture buildup in the attic.
These two steps will allow you to capture and hold on to more of the wintertime passive solar heat buildup. Even with the best insulation, some of that heat will leak into the house, saving you expensive gas heat.
good morning to you. welcome to american morning on thursday, june 17th. i m kiran chetry. i m drew griffen. we have a lot to talk about. let s get to it, shall we? day 59 of the disaster in the gulf. bill day for bp s ceo, tony hayward is going to go to chill capitol hill this morning. it could get ugly. one congressman says he s going to slice and dice the guy before it s all said and done. it s so close you can feel the heat. millions of gallons of oil literally up in smoke. ali velshi embedded with the coast guard during a controlled burn on the gulf of mexico. it s a secret weapon in the battle against the oil and odds are it s probably in your kitchen. we re talking about dawn liquid dish detergent and in a moment, we re going to tell you why it s become such a key player when it comes to saving the wild life there. get ready for an old fashioned, quote, slicing and dicing as they re calling it on