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Dehumidifying with Stand-Alone Unit vs. Ducted System
Which approach promises the best return on investment?
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HVAC for a Slab-on-Grade Home
What is the best heating and cooling system for a single-story house without a basement or crawlspace?
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Attic Upgrades and Ventilation
Do better insulation and new heating-cooling equipment warrant mechanical ventilation?
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Insulating Century-Old Walls
Is it better to approach insulation upgrades from the interior or the exterior?
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Building Affordable High-Performance Housing
What are the essentials, and what gets trimmed from the budget?
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Where to Install the Heat Source in a Radiant Floor
In a whole-floor system, should the tubing be integrated with the rebar, or embedded in a topping slab?
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Roof for a Mild Coastal Climate
If mechanical equipment is going in the attic, should the attic be sealed and conditioned or vented and unconditioned?
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Vapor Retarders for Foundation Walls
Should you use a polyethylene vapor retarder on the interior of a foundation wall?
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Seeking Quiet Heat Pump Water Heaters
Is noise part of the bargain for a HPWH?
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What to do With an Unused Chimney
Remove it entirely, take it down to the attic floor, or cap it—what is the best option?