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Key Considerations When Insulating Old Walls
Water is the enemy, so keep it away and ensure the house's drying potential
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Adding a Capillary Break to the Footing
It may not be common practice, but adding a membrane or liquid-applied capillary break is highly recommended
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You Need Cooling
The human body is a heat engine
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Surge Protection for Heat Pumps
An argument for adding the installation of surge protectors to your list of services
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5 Reasons to Own a Blower Door
A means for diversifying your skill set, toolbox, and income stream
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Understanding R- and Other Values
You have to pay attention to the numbers, but first you have to know what the numbers mean
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Understanding HVAC Terminology
Final confirmation on the definition of an air-to-water heat pump
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Understanding Radiative Cooling
Why are my wife's hands like ice cubes when the house is 68℉?
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Wood Moisture Content: What Are We Measuring?
Understanding the relationship between wood and water can make you a better builder
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Making Sense of Minisplits
Find out if this type of energy-efficient electric heating and cooling system is right for your home
