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This Old House Radio Hour · June 23 · 49 min

Air Conditioning Myths + Ben Gleib's Mid-Century Studio + The Garage Conversion Guide

Every dad seems to have a theory about the thermostat, but does turning off your AC, closing vents, or buying a bigger unit actually save money? Building science expert Allison Bailes shares the smartest ways to stay cool without driving up your energy bill. Then, comedian Ben Gleib takes us inside his San Fernando Valley home, a modest mid-century house transformed into a late-night television studio. Finally, This Old House contractor Charlie Silva explains what it really takes to convert a garage into a livable space. In This Episode You'll Learn: * Why common thermostat and AC "money-saving" tricks often don't work the way people think. * How to diagnose and solve humidity problems in a crawl space before they lead to mold. * What might be causing grout to crumble and whether it's worth repairing or replacing. * The biggest mistakes homeowners make when converting a garage into living space. All of this, plus we’re answering your home improvement questions at (877) 864-7460.

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Every dad seems to have a theory about the thermostat, but does turning off your AC, closing vents, or buying a bigger unit actually save money? Building science expert Allison Bailes shares the smartest ways to stay cool without driving up your energy bill. Then, comedian Ben Gleib takes us inside his San Fernando Valley home, a modest mid-century house transformed into a late-night television studio. Finally, This Old House contractor Charlie Silva explains what it really takes to convert a garage into a livable space.

In This Episode You'll Learn:
* Why common thermostat and AC "money-saving" tricks often don't work the way people think.
* How to diagnose and solve humidity problems in a crawl space before they lead to mold.
* What might be causing grout to crumble and whether it's worth repairing or replacing.
* The biggest mistakes homeowners make when converting a garage into living space.

All of this, plus we’re answering your home improvement questions at (877) 864-7460.

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