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Pinpointing Leaks With a Fog Machine
Builders can use theatrical fog to find envelope holes
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‘Insulating’ Paint Merchants Dupe Gullible Homeowners
As con artists profit from ‘insulating’ paint, the FTC is MIA
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The Jevons Paradox
How efficiency improvements lead to increased energy consumption
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Solar Hot Water
Heating water with the sun isn’t cheap
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Can Foam Insulation Be Too Thick?
Determining the best thickness for sub-slab foam
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The History of the Chainsaw Retrofit
The first deep-energy retrofit was performed by Canadian researchers
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Getting Insulation Out of Your Walls and Ceilings
The PERSIST technique puts insulation where it belongs
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High-Solar-Gain Glazing
Cold-climate glazing is surprisingly hard to find
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Green Homes Don’t Have To Be Durable
Living lightly on the planet doesn’t require a durable shelter
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In Defense of the Lawn
Lawns can be natural and low-maintenance