This introductory guide to electrical installation work provides all the key concepts and practical know-how you need to pass your course, minus the difficult maths and complicated theory.Written in a
Energy bills have skyrocketed in the United States, and traditional energy sources can be as damaging to the environment as they are to your pocketbook. The Homeowner's Guide to Renewable Energy will
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Flip the switch to energy-efficient lightingThis do-it-yourself guide makes it easy to upgrade residential and commercial lighting to reduce costs and environmental impact while maintaining or even im
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Part home improvement book and part financial instrument, Remodel, Replace … Refund makes sense of the home remodeling provisions of the 2009-2010 Federal Tax Credit for Homeowners. Learn whic
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