Making historic houses energy efficient can pose quite a few challenges because they're old and drafty. Steve finds out quickly that the Degas house has no insulation and something has to be done, but it must be green.
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Renovation Nation: Pros and Cons of Historic Homes
Making historic houses energy efficient can pose quite a few challenges because they're old and drafty. Steve finds out quickly that the Degas house has no insulation and something has to be done, but it must be green.
Added: Mar 26, 2009
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Runtime: 03:37
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