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Plugged Into the Sun
The Hathaway clan in front of their energy-miser house in Virginia: Alden and Carol by the door of their Toyota Prius; Megan on the hood; Mary on the roof and Tripp on the trunk. (Tracey Attlee)
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Home Sense Archive: Discover practical DIY solutions to common household problems.

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Do-It-Yourself
Q I have old asbestos tiles on the floor in my basement and am wondering what I should do about the flooring if I decide to sell my house. -- N. Williams

HOME SENSE
Out With the Old
Replacing windows has become a high-priority home improvement and a multi-billion-dollar business.

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