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Can a Range Hood and an ERV be Integrated?
A reader asks whether installing an energy recovery ventilator in a new house will limit the capacity of a range hood
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When It’s Better to Demolish an Old House than to Patch It Up
A question about the merits of buying a tear-down prompt some thoughts on recycling and landfills
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Wanted: Windows for a Northern Retrofit
Sorting through the options for a window replacement or overhaul in New York City
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Details for Insulating a Slab Perimeter
Keeping all of the insulation to the inside of the foundation wall offers at least two advantages
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Is Air-Sealing “Mostly BS”?
If you consider economics alone, it's a hard sell. But energy-efficiency is only part of the picture.
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Does a Concrete House Make Sense?
An owner/builder is intrigued with the idea of adding insulation to the exterior of poured concrete walls
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Our Ancient Furnace is a Goner: Now What?
A furnace replacement is an opportunity to ensure high quality indoor air as well as efficient heat
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How to Fix a Dangerous Deck
Can this deck be repaired so it's safe, or should the owner tear it down and start over again?
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Choosing a Safe Wall Assembly
An owner/builder looks for comments on his plans to use Zip System insulated sheathing
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Solving a Basement Odor Problem
Does this basement wall lack a vital moisture control barrier?