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Martin’s 2015 Christmas Poem
As we cross off the last days of 2015 on our calendars, we realize that the phrase ‘time is running out’ carries a special poignancy
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Managing Job-Site Mud
Keep the sludge off the street and out of the water
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A Straw-Bale Home in Vermont
The builder of this home specified triple-glazed windows and paid close attention to airtightness
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How to Provide Makeup Air for Range Hoods
If your kitchen has a powerful exhaust fan, it may be making your indoor air worse
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Friendlier Foam Insulation On the Way, Eventually
New blowing agents that will lower the global warming potential of XPS and spray foam are under development, but they they aren’t ready yet
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How to Hang Airtight Drywall
Drywall can stop air leaks when it’s installed with caulk, foam, and adhesive
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Prepping for Spray Foam
Getting ready for a foam-insulation crew means doing a lot more than you’d think
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Smart Scheduling Helps Projects to Finish on Time
Whether you’re a pro or a homeowner contracting your own project, meticulous planning will help you to stay on time and on budget
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How to Save an Old House
A historic Cape gets a dry basement and an insulation upgrade without losing its traditional character
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A New Roof Over the Old One
Cap a swaybacked roof with a layer of new rafters and a blanket of energy-saving foam
