Heat loss through uninsulated cathedral ceiling vents

“How can I use two thermostats to control a single propane furnace? My storage barn has a Mr Heater propane furnace. (This barn is 1/2 hour drive away.) I already have 1 "dumb" thermostat connected, set to 35 degrees - works fine. The current wiring is just simple 24v, 1 wire in, 1 out. I would like to have/leave the "dumb" thermostat set as is, but have another "smart" thermostat (wired in parallel?) that I can control over the internet, so that I can turn up the heat when I am headed over to do”

“How can I temporarily block ridge venting in an uninsulated cathedral ceiling cabin? I have a 16'x28' (5 m × 8.5 m) cathedral ceiling cabin that is designed to eventually be insulated, including Moore vents. However, I won't be able to insulate the cabin for a year or two due to time and budget constraints. In the meantime, I want to stay in the cabin occasionally over winter and heat it with a woodstove. It's possible to partially heat a large, uninsulated canvas tent with a wood stove, so I fi”

“Looking for help getting old windows working better I recently moved into a home with some older windows which don't work all that well. The most actionable issue is there are gaps between the sash and jambs, which let in noise and drafts. I'm in Northern California, so there are no really extreme temperatures here, but it's getting colder. In the short term, I can use foam weatherstripping, but I'd like to do a more permanent repair so the windows work better. The setup is a bay window with thr”

“Is floating laminate over hydronic underfloor heating actually a problem in a well-insulated house? Is floating laminate over hydronic underfloor heating actually a problem in a well-insulated house? I’m renovating an old house to modern energy-efficiency standards, and I’m getting conflicting advice regarding flooring on the top floor (attic). House setup The house has been extensively renovated: full external insulation (ETICS) modern roof insulation modern windows new air-to-water heat pump h”

“How should I mount a large TV over a fireplace on 1/2" plywood? I am a first-time homeowner looking for some guidance on mounting a TV over a fireplace feature wall. I want to make sure I don’t pull the wall down or damage the TV. The Project: TV: 65" Samsung Q8F (approx. 20.68kg OR 45.6lbs according to Google). Wall: Fireplace bump-out with stone veneer. Backing: The builder installed a full sheet of 1/2" plywood behind the stone. Access: There is a finished recessed cutout (painted black) that”