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mercredi 3 février 2010

Won't Miss #119 - lack of insulation

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Insulation tape meant to help with the drafts coming from the corners of windows and doors.Japanese houses and apartments in Tokyo are notorious for their lack of insulation. That means that they are leaking air in both directions every season. This means you have to waste energy trying to keep the place warm or cool. You can choose to constantly run your appliances to control temperature or be
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