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This Old House: How a German Home Maximizes Energy Efficiency 

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In this video, This Old House shows an average German home to understand how building practices and lifestyle affect energy consumption.

In this video, Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows host Kevin O’Connor an average German home to understand how building practices and lifestyle affect energy consumption.

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