Dear Jim: Some rooms in our house are too hot or cold, and someone is always complaining. What can we…
Author: James Dulley
James Dulley
James Dulley writes weekly newspaper columns and monthly magazine articles for more than 400 publications. All of the columns are included on his web site at dulley.com. He is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati and Harvard University.
Dear Jim: My kitchen faucet has a very slow drip, and the finish is worn. I want to replace it…
Dear Jim: I often feel chilly in my home, especially during the winter months. I know electric resistance heating can…
Dear Jim: We like to use our open wood-burning fireplace, but it makes the rest of the house cold. Our…
Dear Jim: I wonder if I should buy new appliances. Other than just comparing EnergyGuide labels, how can I determine…
Dear Jim: I want to keep my utility bills as low as possible. With the heating season soon upon us,…
Dear Jim: My 80-gallon electric water heater is getting old, but it does not leak. I imagine there are some…
Dear Jim: When my central air conditioner conks out, it is always on one of the hottest days. What is…
Dear Jim: I have an old, inefficient propane furnace and central air conditioner. I was thinking about replacing them with…
Dear Jim: My air-conditioning costs were high last summer, and we still felt too warm at times. I see ads…