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In this article I am going to replace the vent, heater and light unit. The unit that is there is old and it smells like the furnace does when you first fire it up in the fall and since the bathroom is so small we wanted to put in top quality stuff. The first thing I did was measure the old unit so I would know what size to get at the home improvement store. When I got to the store there were many to choose from. There were round ones, square ones and rectangle ones. Since I didn't want to do allot of patching in the ceiling I tried to stay with the same size that I already had which was a rectangle one. Now we all know that over the years most everything changes size and this was no different. I narrowed it down to two different ones. Of course one of them was too small and the other was too big. I opted to go with the bigger one so again I didn't have to patch the ceiling.

Now its time to remove the old unit. I pulled the face plate off, unplug and remove the light unit then I had to remove the heating unit so I could get to the wiring. Once I tested the wires to make sure there was no power I went ahead and disconnected the wires. On the inside of this unit there were four drywall screws holding it in place. When I saw the screws, I knew that there was a wooden frame around it. Once I removed the screws I was able to wiggle the old unit out of there. Just to let you know, things don't always work as expected. When I got the old unit almost all the way out it got stuck and I found out that whoever put it in must have had trouble and had to patch the ceiling on one of the corners. Well as my luck goes that patch came out and after trying to be so careful as to not create anymore work for myself now I will have to patch that area again. I will tell you how I did that in another article. Once I got the unit out I was able to see what I'll have to do to fit the new one in. I ended up having to remove the wooden frame that was there. I used a little screw finder to locate the screws. I tell you what, that is the neatest thing. When you come across a metal screw or nail the magnet inside moves a little pivot bobber back and forth so you can tell exactly where you need to dig thru the old drywall compound to find the screws. After I got the wooden frame out of there all I had to do was cut the opening bigger to accommodate the bigger unit.

Now the new unit is going to be easy to install because it comes with adjustable brackets that sit on top of the drywall and will nail into the trusses. After I had it in place I went into the attic, secured the brackets to the trusses and made the electrical connections. The last thing I needed to do in the attic was hook the vent tube up. They tell you on the box that you need to run a hard pipe vent tube either thru the rook of the side of the house. What I did was run a flexible dryer hose up to the turbine vent I already had in the roof and secure it to the truss. The last couple of things that I have to do is mount the face plate, install an energy save light bulb, put the bulb cover on and then test it.

Well that's it for now. Tune in to the next article where I will be removing the ceramic tile that is halfway up the walls.

Shawn is half of the partnership of The Odd Couple Blog. Where the topics of family, marriage, finance, online business, home repair, home remodeling and other various topics will be covered. Come and visit at http://theoddcoupleblog.com/

Skylights Vinyl Windows in Modern Day Homes

A definition and description of the different types of skylights vinyl windows that can be installed in a home.

Skylights vinyl windows are a familiar architectural sight in most modern day homes. They are usually situated in smaller rooms that don't have a lot of light because of a need for privacy (such as a bedroom or bathroom) or in larger rooms that are leant a sense of majesty from having the sunlight pour in through a vast gap in the roof.

The reason it is important to have skylights that are seamed with vinyl is that they help keep cold air out and warm air in. However this can be a drawback if you live in a hot climate and the sun is beating down through your skylight vinyl windows all day. In hotter climates tinted skylight windows or ones equipped with automatic shades are more useful so that the cost of your air conditioning does not rocket sky high. Skylight vinyl windows are best utilized in colder, damper climates where insulation from the elements is needed.

The larger they are the better skylights vinyl windows look in any room. The usual size of skylight vinyl windows is between one and four square feet. Cubbyhole sized ones just look tacky unless they are highlighting a sculpture or a plant.

However sometimes you only have room for a small vinyl sealed skylight in which case it is recommended that you buy one that has a funnel shape that is wider at the bottom. This allows more light than normal to be filtered into the room from the skylight and then be spread and reflected over a larger area. Light adds heat. Make sure that this type of skylight is also vented to
allow heat to escape if you live in a hot climate.

In essence there are three different types of vinyl sky light windows.

Vented Skylight. The vented skylight is more of a modern entity, as before the late eighties most skylights did not have the ability to open or close. These types of skylight vinyl windows can be opened either electronically or manually. The vinyl stripping around the frame of the window prevents them from leaking rain.

Sun Tunnels. Sun tunnels are essentially holes that are about a foot wide that allow sunlight through to dim areas of your home. They are installed to allow more natural light into bathrooms, basements, attics and even closets!

Skylight Window Shades - These are skylights that come with a lid. Sometimes it isn't always ideal to have the sunlight brightening your room especially if you want to take a nap or view a movie in the dark. These types of skylights come with a remote that allows you to adjust the amount of light in the room.

Skylight vinyl windows are so secure and water proof that the need to frame the skylight with wood is no longer necessary. The vinyl also prevents double paned windows from sweating. However if you prefer the more elegant, finished look of  wood wrapped windowpanes they can be easily fitted around skylight vinyl windows to achieve a more traditional appearance.

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Is it okay to open a window and use it to help vent the xbox 360?

Hello,
My Xbox 360 has been getting pretty toasty as of late and I thought maybe I could use the window to bring in fresh air. Is this a possiblity because I've heard some negative things about using outside air. Anyone else use outside air to help vent the xbox 360.

not a good idea... like a PC, the xbox should have NEGATIVE pressure inside, to remove heat, and dust from settling inside of it...

if you plan on putting an exaust fan in the hole that you make on your xbox then you should be ok...

they sell devices to help cool your xbox.. it should also have plenty of space near its ventilation holes...

http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?sku=802686

this cooler only cost $15

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