Insulation & Ventilation
Proper insulation and ventilation can improve your home's energy efficiency and save you money. Expert tips to keep your home comfortable.
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Insulation & Ventilation Articles
Insulation & Ventilation FAQ
Attic Inspection Good Idea
Buying, Selling or Building a Home, Insulation & Ventilation, Winter...I do home inspections in Alaska and have had several people (mostly contractors) tell me that it is an absolute no-no to open the attic access hol...
Solution for a Chilly Kitchen
Insulation & Ventilation...I recently redid my kitchen which included raising the ceiling to the roof and installing a large skylight. Since then the upstairs area of the ki...
Bath Exhaust Question
Bath Remodeling, Insulation & Ventilation...I recently realized that my second floor bathroom fan simply sends the moist humid air from my bathroom straight into my attic. Would it work to run....
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Need Energy Advice
Energy Savings, Heating, Insulation & Ventilation...I have lived in a 1960 single-family, split-home for about 5 years and during the fall/winter time, my house is extremely cold. The walls are cold a....
Insulating Attic Floors
Insulation & Ventilation...We want to add wooden flooring up in our attic. Before doing so, we were going to replace the existing installation. Are we going to encounter any ....
Where To Insulate
Insulation & Ventilation...My contractor recently installed insulation directly on the inside of my roof. Does this make good sense? Should have he installed the material on th....
Drafty Attics Are A Good Thing
Energy Savings, Insulation & Ventilation...We have a Cape Cod styled home with attic vents on each end of the attic, along with a ridge vent. The attic is insulated. These vents are very hel....
Mold And Attic Insulation
Insulation & Ventilation, Mold...We bought a house with an attic fan that was improperly installed. During a pounding rain storm water poured thru holes around the fan, across the ....
Do Roof Shingles Insulate?
Insulation & Ventilation, Roofing...I have a question about roof replacement. My composition shingle roof was installed in 1984 and is starting to curl at the edges. Should I remove th....
Do Roof Shingles Insulate?
Insulation & Ventilation, Roofing...Dear Tom & Leslie,I have a question about roof replacement. I'm planning on installing Reinke Shakes, an 8X12 inch alunimun shake with a barrel .....
Insulating A Shed
Garage, Insulation & Ventilation, Storage & Organization...Dear Tom & Leslie,How do you insulate a shed that has a barn style roof with no overhangs?Scott HimmelmanBaltimore, MDScott,We’ll presume that th....
Insulation & Ventilation Columns
Are You at Risk for Radon?
Fall, Insulation & Ventilation, Safety, Spring, Summer, Winter...Radon is a colorless, odorless gas that occurs naturally when uranium in the soil breaks down. If inhaled, radon can cause damage to your lung tissues...
Busting the Dust
Cleaning, Insulation & Ventilation...Does dust collect on your home’s surfaces faster than you can keep up with it? Dust can come from several sources and is hard to get rid of completel...
Ten Tips For Warm Apartments
Doors, Energy Savings, Fall, Heating, Insulation & Ventilation, Storm Proofing, Windows & Skylights, Winter, Wood Stoves & Fireplaces...Heating is the single biggest energy expenditure during winter, and renters can make several easy improvements that’ll keep both the warmth and their ...
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Solar Solutions
Air Conditioning, Fall, Heating, Insulation & Ventilation, Spring, Summer, Winter...Tips for using the power of the sun to heat your home....
Top 10 Home Improvement Topics
Bath Remodeling, Fall, Flooring, Insulation & Ventilation, Kitchen Remodeling, Plumbing, Roofing, Siding, Spring, Summer, Toilet, Tub & Shower, Walls & Ceilings, Windows & Skylights, Winter...To help you avoid home improvement hassles of your own, here are the top ten home improvement topics we get the most questions on, and some solutions ...
Winter’s Helpers
Air Conditioning, Decorating & Design, Fall, Heating, Insulation & Ventilation, Lawn & Garden, Siding, Storm Proofing, Windows & Skylights...Though early autumn days may still be spent outside, it won’t be long until cooler weather and winter storms conspire to send you indoors. Before batt...
2007 August Money Pit Weekend To-do Projects
Cleaning, Garage, Insulation & Ventilation, Lawn & Garden, Storage & Organization, Summer...Yes, we know you are still sweating bullets right now and almost everyone is, or knows someone who is, on vacation. But as the summer season begins i...
Spring Home Improvement Product Picks
Bath Remodeling, Doors, Energy Savings, Insulation & Ventilation, Lawn & Garden, Plumbing...Spring home improvement projects to greet the season with easy, cost-effective improvements that add style and value ...
Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency
Air Conditioning, Energy Savings, Heating, Insulation & Ventilation, Roofing, Windows & Skylights...Beginning January 1, 2006, and, in most cases, through December 31, 2007, energy-saving home improvement purchases for your U.S. residence are eligibl...
Five Fall Fix-ups For Under Fifty Bucks
Caulking, Contractors, Energy Savings, Heating, Insulation & Ventilation, Windows & Skylights...Tom Kraeutler is the Home Improvement Editor for AOL. In this column, Tom offers inexpensive tips to fix up your home the Fall.For the first time in....
Fall Fix Ups For Energy Savings
Energy Savings, Insulation & Ventilation, Roofing, Windows & Skylights...From House Beautiful Home Remodeling & DecoratingTom Kraeutler and Leslie Segrete host The Money Pit, a nationally syndicated radio show that fie....
Hot Tips For Warm Winter Projects
Energy Savings, Heating, Insulation & Ventilation, Plumbing...In a recent broadcast of our nationally syndicated home improvement radio show The Money Pit, Secretary of Energy Samuel Bodwin warned that even his ....
Home Improvements By Number
Electrical, Heating, Insulation & Ventilation, Plumbing, Roofing, Siding, Windows & Skylights...You’ve probably heard it said dozens of times before “they don’t build ‘em like they used to”. Well, it’s true – and sometimes that’s a good thing! ....
Small Fall Fix-ups Avert Big Winter Woes
Energy Savings, Heating, Insulation & Ventilation, Plumbing, Safety, Wood Stoves & Fireplaces...While most people make sure their cars are in good shape for the winter, many don’t appreciate the value of the same type of maintenance for their h....
Shave Bucks Off Energy Bills
Energy Savings, Heating, Insulation & Ventilation, Plumbing, Windows & Skylights...When temperatures fall, wallets leak! The drip is your energy dollars flying right out the window or door or roof. If you think you can't do anyt.....
Cooling Tips For Summer
Air Conditioning, Energy Savings, Insulation & Ventilation, Lawn & Garden, Roofing...With summer upon us, a cool house is a welcome escape. But you don't have to get hot-headed in your attempts to beat the heat. There are lots of thi.....
Cotton Candy, Bubble Gum And Other Sweet Ideas For Saving Energy
Energy Savings, Insulation & Ventilation...Are winter’s coming high energy bills already leaving a sour taste in your mouth? The solution? Think about candy. Usually, candy is bad for you a....
Insulation & Ventilation Tips
Exhausting Possiblity
Insulation & Ventilation...When shouldn’t you have an attic exhaust fan in your home? When properly used, attic exhaust fans can help reduce your energy costs. But NOT if you h....
Drafty And Warm?
Energy Savings, Insulation & Ventilation...Did you know that a drafty attic could mean a warmer house during the winter? Drafty attics flush moisture out of insulation which is good because ev....
Don’t Duck Duct Cleaning
Air Conditioning, Insulation & Ventilation, Mold...Did you know that the air you’re breathing inside your home could be dirtier than the air outside? It can be! Home heating, ventilation, and air con....
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Improvement Value Vs. Appraisal
Buying, Selling or Building a Home, Energy Savings, Flooring, Insulation & Ventilation, Roofing...Believe it or not, not all home improvements “add up.” Here’s how to decide which improvements will make you money, and which ones will waste it. W....
Insulation & Ventilation E-newsletter
Insulation & Ventilation E-newsletter Articles
Tree Shopping - 11/30 Money Pit e-Newsletter
Caulking, Chimneys, Energy Savings, Fall, Heating, Insulation & Ventilation, Plumbing, Safety...Are you getting ready for the quest of the year? The hunt for the perfect Christmas tree is on! You won’t be alone in your search: according to the ...
Worry-Free Winter Haven 10/12 Money Pit e-Newsletter
Caulking, Decorating & Design, Fall, Heating, Insulation & Ventilation, Lawn & Garden, Painting & Staining, Product Recomendations, Safety, Tools, Windows & Skylights...You are probably enjoying the last few days of comfortable autumn weather and trying NOT to think about winterizing your home for the chill ahead. Bu...
DIY Dangers - 9/7 Money Pit e-Newsletter
Appliances, Energy Savings, Fall, Faucets, Heating, Insulation & Ventilation, Lawn & Garden, Safety...You want to do-it-yourself, but SHOULD you? You may have the guts and gusto to tackle home improvement yourself, but make sure you also have the skil...
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Fall Fix Ups - 8/31 Money Pit e-Newsletter
Bath Remodeling, Decorating & Design, Fall, Furniture Refinishing & Repair, Heating, Insulation & Ventilation, Kitchen Remodeling, Roofing, Safety, Siding, Stairs & Railings, Structure...Weekend warriors, you have a whole EXTRA day coming to tackle those projects you've been putting off. Remember, an ounce of prevention is worth a poun...
Put Your House on a Diet! 12/29 Money Pit e-Newsletter
Air Conditioning, Contractors, Flooring, Heating, Insulation & Ventilation, Mold, Product Recomendations, Roofing...Just a few more days left in 2006. This year, why make another resolution you can’t keep? Why not make resolutions for your house instead. Make thi...
Avoid Turkey Day Trouble - Money Pit e-Newsletter for 11/17
Cleaning, Insulation & Ventilation...You're planning a full house on Thanksgiving Day, and a four-course meal with all the trimmings. What happens when the unexpected throws a wrench in t...
Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for October 13th
Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Caulking, Chimneys, Energy Savings, Heating, Insulation & Ventilation, Painting & Staining, Windows & Skylights, Wood Stoves & Fireplaces...Imagine leaving a window open all winter long – the heat loss, cold drafts and wasted energy! If your home has a folding attic stair, fireplace, attic...
Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for October 6th
Caulking, Chimneys, Energy Savings, Heating, Insulation & Ventilation, Lighting, Plumbing, Product Recomendations, Wood Stoves & Fireplaces...For the first time in recent memory, energy costs are predicted to go down this winter. To save even more money, now is the time to make your home mo...
Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for September 29th
Decorating & Design, Energy Savings, Flooring, Insulation & Ventilation, Plumbing...Happy Falloween! If you noticed the pumpkins and black cats in the store right alongside the back-to-school stuff, you won’t be surprised to learn Am...
Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for September 15th
Energy Savings, Garage, Insulation & Ventilation, Painting & Staining, Safety, Storage & Organization...When was the last time your car saw the inside of your garage? If you’re like many Americans, the answer might be never! As we accumulate more stuff, ...
Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for September 8th
Basements & Crawlspaces, Contractors, Energy Savings, Flooring, Insulation & Ventilation, Mold, Painting & Staining, Safety...You can’t see it, smell it or taste it, but if you have been breathing it without knowing, it could eventually kill you. We’re talking about radon, a...
Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for June 23rd
Air Conditioning, Basements & Crawlspaces, Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Cleaning, Energy Savings, Insulation & Ventilation, Mold, Safety...If you’re thinking about how HOT it was last summer, and you just can’t stand to think about sweating through another one, you might want to consider ...
Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for February 17th
Energy Savings, Flooring, Foundation, Insulation & Ventilation, Kitchen Remodeling, Windows & Skylights...Windows make up about 10% of "the skin" of your house, but are often responsible for about 40-50% of the heat lost or gained. You can increase the ene...
Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for January 20th
Electrical, Energy Savings, Heating, Insulation & Ventilation, Mold, Windows & Skylights...The average family spends close to $2000 a year on home energy bills. But you can cut that cost from 10-50% by doing some simple things around your h...
Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for November 11th
Caulking, Cleaning, Energy Savings, Flooring, Heating, Insulation & Ventilation...Did you know that cold air coming into your warm house from outside is responsible for 80% of your home's heat loss? But chill out, because there are ...
Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for October 7th
Decorating & Design, Energy Savings, Heating, Insulation & Ventilation, Lighting, Windows & Skylights...When the federal government starts looking for ways to save money, you know we're in trouble… but that's just what the Department of Energy is doing t...
Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for September 23rd
Insulation & Ventilation, Safety, Storm Proofing, Tools...Here we go again. Hurricane Rita is expected to batter the Gulf Coast of Texas and Louisiana and it could be another record-breaking storm. Never ha...
Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for June 24th
Decorating & Design, Insulation & Ventilation, Lawn & Garden...According to one recent study, Americans are spending $30 billion dollars on landscaping services to create an outdoor space that's just as attractive...
Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for April 22nd
Bath Remodeling, Buying, Selling or Building a Home, Decorating & Design, Flooring, Insulation & Ventilation, Product Recomendations, Wood Stoves & Fireplaces...If springtime has you thinking of making major changes in your home, don't grab that sledgehammer just yet. A little redecorating around the house ca...
Insulation & Ventilation Transcripts
Insulation & Ventilation On Air
Transcript For September 8, 2007, Hour 2
Decks & Porches, Flooring, Insulation & Ventilation, Siding...
Transcript For August 4, 2007, Hour 2
Buying, Selling or Building a Home, Cleaning, Flooring, Garage, Insulation & Ventilation, Kitchen Remodeling, Structure...
Transcript For July 28, 2007, Hour 1
Flooring, Insulation & Ventilation, Kitchen Remodeling, Plumbing, Product Recomendations, Walls & Ceilings...
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Transcript For June 16, 2007, Hour 2
Basements & Crawlspaces, Cleaning, Electrical, Insulation & Ventilation, Plumbing, Toilet...Transcript For June 16, 2007, Hour 1
Air Conditioning, Appliances, Cleaning, Decks & Porches, Flooring, Insulation & Ventilation, Plumbing...Transcript For April 21, 2007, Hour 1
Caulking, Chimneys, Cleaning, Doors, Flooring, Heating, Insulation & Ventilation, Kitchen Remodeling, Painting & Staining, Plumbing, Safety, Tub & Shower...Transcript For April 14, 2007, Hour 2
Appliances, Cleaning, Decks & Porches, Flooring, Insulation & Ventilation, Kitchen Remodeling, Painting & Staining, Plumbing, Roofing, Siding, Structure, Tub & Shower, Walls & Ceilings...Transcript For March 24, 2007, Hour 1
Basements & Crawlspaces, Cleaning, Flooring, Insulation & Ventilation, Plumbing, Roofing...Transcript For March 24, 2007, Hour 2
Buying, Selling or Building a Home, Cleaning, Energy Savings, Flooring, Insulation & Ventilation, Mold, Siding, Walls & Ceilings...Transcript For March 10, 2007, Hour 2
Appliances, Cleaning, Flooring, Insulation & Ventilation, Kitchen Remodeling, Plumbing, Roofing, Walls & Ceilings...Transcript For March 3, 2007, Hour 1
Basements & Crawlspaces, Flooring, Furniture Refinishing & Repair, Heating, Insulation & Ventilation, Kitchen Remodeling, Plumbing, Product Recomendations, Siding...Transcript For February 24, 2007, Hour 2
Appliances, Basements & Crawlspaces, Buying, Selling or Building a Home, Cleaning, Electrical, Insulation & Ventilation, Remodels & Additions, Roofing, Toilet...Transcript For February 24, 2007, Hour 1
Faucets, Flooring, Garage, Insulation & Ventilation, Lighting, Toilet, Walls & Ceilings...Transcript For January 20, 2007, Hour 2
Basements & Crawlspaces, Flooring, Heating, Insulation & Ventilation, Tub & Shower...Transcript For January 20, 2007, Hour 1
Bath Remodeling, Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Buying, Selling or Building a Home, Cleaning, Flooring, Garage, Home Security, Insulation & Ventilation, Plumbing...Transcript For January 6, 2007, Hour 1
Driveways, Paths & Sidewalks, Electrical, Flooring, Insulation & Ventilation, Plumbing, Roofing, Stairs & Railings, Tub & Shower...Transcript For December 23, 2006, Hour 1
Flooring, Heating, Insulation & Ventilation, Mold, Roofing, Toilet, Windows & Skylights...Transcript For December 2, 2006, Hour 2
Basements & Crawlspaces, Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Buying, Selling or Building a Home, Cleaning, Flooring, Insulation & Ventilation, Kitchen Remodeling, Painting & Staining, Roofing, Windows & Skylights...Transcript For December 2, 2006, Hour 1
Basements & Crawlspaces, Flooring, Insulation & Ventilation, Mold...Transcript For November 25, 2006, Hour 2
Basements & Crawlspaces, Decks & Porches, Doors, Furniture Refinishing & Repair, Insulation & Ventilation, Painting & Staining, Plumbing, Product Recomendations, Roofing, Walls & Ceilings...Transcript For November 11, 2006, Hour 2
Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Buying, Selling or Building a Home, Flooring, Insulation & Ventilation, Mold, Plumbing, Siding, Toilet, Tub & Shower...Transcript For November 4, 2006, Hour 2
Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Flooring, Furniture Refinishing & Repair, Insulation & Ventilation, Plumbing, Tub & Shower...Transcript For October 28, 2006, Hour 1
Air Conditioning, Energy Savings, Flooring, Insulation & Ventilation, Kitchen Remodeling, Plumbing, Roofing, Siding, Walls & Ceilings...Transcript For October 14, 2006, Hour 2
Cleaning, Decorating & Design, Foundation, Insulation & Ventilation, Lawn & Garden, Painting & Staining, Plumbing, Remodels & Additions, Siding...Transcript For October 7, 2006, Hour 1
Air Conditioning, Cleaning, Flooring, Furniture Refinishing & Repair, Insulation & Ventilation, Painting & Staining, Product Recomendations, Roofing, Siding, Wood Stoves & Fireplaces...Transcript For October 7, 2006, Hour 2
Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Buying, Selling or Building a Home, Decks & Porches, Energy Savings, Flooring, Foundation, Insulation & Ventilation, Roofing, Windows & Skylights...Transcript For September 30, 2006, Hour 2
Appliances, Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Caulking, Chimneys, Cleaning, Flooring, Insulation & Ventilation, Painting & Staining, Plumbing, Remodels & Additions, Roofing, Tub & Shower...Transcript For September 9, 2006, Hour 1
Appliances, Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Cleaning, Foundation, Insulation & Ventilation, Plumbing, Siding, Windows & Skylights...Transcript For September 2, 2006, Hour 2
Basements & Crawlspaces, Electrical, Insulation & Ventilation, Lawn & Garden, Roofing, Walls & Ceilings...Transcript For September 2, 2006, Hour 1
Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Driveways, Paths & Sidewalks, Flooring, Insulation & Ventilation, Product Recomendations, Stairs & Railings, Walls & Ceilings...Transcript For August 26, 2006, Hour 2
Cleaning, Decks & Porches, Decorating & Design, Flooring, Garage, Insulation & Ventilation, Plumbing, Toilet, Walls & Ceilings, Windows & Skylights...Transcript For August 5, 2006, Hour 2
Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Cleaning, Doors, Foundation, Insulation & Ventilation, Painting & Staining, Siding, Tub & Shower, Windows & Skylights...Transcript For July 15, 2006, Hour 2
Cleaning, Flooring, Furniture Refinishing & Repair, Insulation & Ventilation, Kitchen Remodeling, Pool, Product Recomendations, Safety...Transcript For June 24, 2006, Hour 2
Decks & Porches, Insulation & Ventilation, Lawn & Garden, Mold, Roofing, Windows & Skylights...Transcript For April 22, 2006, Hour 1
Cleaning, Flooring, Garage, Insulation & Ventilation, Lawn & Garden, Safety, Walls & Ceilings, Windows & Skylights...Transcript For April 22, 2006, Hour 2
Air Conditioning, Basements & Crawlspaces, Decks & Porches, Flooring, Furniture Refinishing & Repair, Insulation & Ventilation, Painting & Staining, Patio, Roofing, Tub & Shower...Transcript For April 15, 2006, Hour 2
Air Conditioning, Cleaning, Driveways, Paths & Sidewalks, Electrical, Energy Savings, Flooring, Insulation & Ventilation, Plumbing, Safety, Walls & Ceilings, Wood Stoves & Fireplaces...Transcript For April 8, 2006, Hour 2
Appliances, Basements & Crawlspaces, Electrical, Insulation & Ventilation, Lighting, Mold, Painting & Staining...Transcript For March 18, 2006, Hour 1
Appliances, Buying, Selling or Building a Home, Decorating & Design, Heating, Insulation & Ventilation, Roofing, Walls & Ceilings, Windows & Skylights...Transcript For March 4, 2006, Hour 1
Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Buying, Selling or Building a Home, Cleaning, Decks & Porches, Energy Savings, Insulation & Ventilation, Lighting, Painting & Staining, Plumbing...Transcript For February 25, 2006, Hour 1
Appliances, Basements & Crawlspaces, Flooring, Foundation, Insulation & Ventilation, Kitchen Remodeling, Plumbing, Structure, Tub & Shower...Transcript For February 25, 2006, Hour 2
Basements & Crawlspaces, Cleaning, Decks & Porches, Garage, Heating, Insulation & Ventilation, Mold, Safety, Windows & Skylights, Wood Stoves & Fireplaces...Transcript For February 4, 2006, Hour 1
Electrical, Energy Savings, Heating, Insulation & Ventilation, Mold, Plumbing, Roofing, Safety...Transcript For January 28, 2006, Hour 2
Decorating & Design, Faucets, Heating, Insulation & Ventilation, Plumbing, Toilet, Walls & Ceilings...Insulation & Ventilation News Releases
Insulation & Ventilation News Releases
Winter’s Helpers
Air Conditioning, Decorating & Design, Fall, Heating, Insulation & Ventilation, Lawn & Garden, Painting & Staining, Siding, Windows & Skylights...While most American do-it-yourselfers continue to make the most of a temperate autumn, it won’t be long until cooler weather and seasonal storms send ...
Fall Fixings
Heating, Insulation & Ventilation, Kitchen Remodeling, Mold, Painting & Staining, Windows & Skylights...Warmer days are waning and cooler days ahead signal the onset of fall. “Fall home fix-ups are to fall what spring cleaning is to spring,” says home i...
From “for Sale” To “sold”
Cleaning, Doors, Energy Savings, Insulation & Ventilation, Lawn & Garden, Mold...
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For Sale: Fresh Air
Air Conditioning, Heating, Insulation & Ventilation, Mold...Spring Spruce Ups For Your Home
Air Conditioning, Cleaning, Doors, Heating, Insulation & Ventilation, Mold...Men Do Ask Directions
Bath Remodeling, Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Flooring, Insulation & Ventilation, Kitchen Remodeling, Miscellaneous, Roofing, Siding, Windows & Skylights...Insulation & Ventilation Radio Show News
How-to Radio Hosts Named Spokespersons For 2005 National Hardware Show In Las Vegas
Appliances, Bath Remodeling, Caulking, Cleaning, Decks & Porches, Decorating & Design, Doors, Electrical, Energy Savings, Faucets, Fences & Gates, Furniture Refinishing & Repair, Garage, Insulation & Ventilation, Kitchen Remodeling, Lawn & Garden, Lighting, Miscellaneous, Painting & Staining, Pets, Plumbing, Product Recomendations, Safety, Stairs & Railings, Storage & Organization, Toilet, Tools, Tub & Shower...
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