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Can Bathroom Fans Be Used to Distribute Heat?
An owner-builder looks for a simple way of getting heat to the bedrooms in a one-story house
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Gas vs. Electric for Heating, Cooking, and Hot Water
When both natural gas and electricity are readily available, which makes the most sense?
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How to Vent a Rainscreen
Should a rainscreen be integrated with soffit vents or vented only on the bottom?
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Fixing a Poorly Insulated Roof
A huge air conditioner and roof heating cables can’t overcome basic design flaws
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Insulating a New House
An owner-builder looks for advice on the best way to insulate exterior walls in a new build in Ontario
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There’s Rot in the Roof
An unvented low-slope roof is showing signs of water damage. What’s the best fix?
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Choosing the Cheapest Path to Net Zero
An owner-builder hashes over the key details: ventilation, windows, heating and cooling
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Installing Lap Siding Over Foam
Choosing the right furring strips is key to preserving a warranty for this engineered wood siding
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Keeping Cool in Detroit
Will a single minisplit head be enough to cool the entire second floor of a 1962 colonial?
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Ductwork in an Unconditioned Attic
What’s a good solution for a 1960s brick ranch house that has the furnace and ductwork installed in the attic?
