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By Glenn Haege. (Used by permission) There is a lot of truth in the old saying, “It’s not the heat, it’s the humidity.” Sixty percent of the energy expended by an air conditioner is devoted to dehumidifying the air. If you want to save money on air conditioning, you have to make certain the air…

By Glenn Haege. (Used by permission) 5 ways you can save on heating and cooling costs It’s not very often that you get paid to do a good thing. That’s exactly what happens when you add insulation, tighten up the house and ductwork and increase ventilation. You save money on heating and cooling costs while…

By Glenn Haege. (Used by permission) Dear Glenn: We just finished our lower level walkout basement. We have one high-efficiency furnace for a 2,600 square-foot house, excluding the lower level. It is freezing when the air conditioning is on, and very, very cold when the heat is on. We would like to use the rooms,…

By Glenn Haege. (Used by permission) These firms will help you find the source of your roof leaks Dear Glenn: I have a State Farm Agency in Grosse Pointe Park and purchased a 1940s office building with a flat roof. I have several leaks that just will not go away. This last summer I patched…

Dear Glenn: I have a 30-year-old ranch home. During September 2004, we had a new roof installed after removing two layers of old shingles. In addition, all rotted wood was replaced, a 1 1/2 -foot aluminum drip edge installed around all eaves and edges, an ice and water shield and new and additional roof vents…

By Glenn Haege. (Used by permission) Dear Glenn: We live in a two-story colonial house built in 1986. The library and family room are on a slab. I have observed air leaks between the base board and the carpet during the winter. How do I stop the air from coming through the outside walls? The…