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The Half Plan: Reducing Your Carbon Footprint, Part Three: Defeating Drafts & Improving Insulation
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By Gary Reysa
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Aug/Sep 2007 (#120)
pp. 56-60
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Introductory Level
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| Save energy and money (and reduce your CO2 footprint) with these smart strategies for improving insulation and defeating drafts at home. |
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