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How to Wire for LED Lighting
Does the wiring in a house with all low-load LED fixtures look any different?
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Insulating a Raised Slab
At least insulate the perimeter of the foundation — but it's safe to skip insulation under the slab in Climate Zone 3
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Details for Insulating a Double-Stud Wall With Cellulose
The wall assembly looks like the best value, but questions remain about how to get all that insulation blown in
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High Humidity in the Attic
Insulating the underside of the roof deck solves one problem and creates another
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Efficient Walls on a Budget
How to get exterior walls that will perform well without spending a ton of money
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Insulating a Flat Roof
With spray foam and exterior rigid foam ruled out, what options are left?
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Should a Roof Have a Rainscreen?
A vented rainscreen is a common detail on exterior walls. Does the same approach work on a roof?
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Untangling a Roof Insulation Goof
The layer of exterior insulation is too thin. Now what?
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Ventilation for a Very Small Home
A clothes dryer raises issues in a tight, well-insulated home. What are the options?
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Is a Ground-Source Heat Pump the Right Choice?
An owner-builder hoping for net-zero performance wonders if a radiant-floor distribution system makes sense