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Making the Case for Exterior Foam Insulation
In Climate Zone 3, is installing rigid foam on the exterior side of the wall sheathing worth the effort and expense?
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All-Electric vs. Natural Gas
Planning a new house in Houston, an owner-builder juggles the pros and cons of sticking with natural gas
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Tackling an Energy Remodel in New Hampshire
A new homeowner weighs two options: gutting walls to install new insulation, or adding rigid foam to the building's exterior
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Roof Assembly for a Getaway Cottage
An owner-builder looks for comments on his plan for insulating a low-slope roof
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Are Ductless Minisplits Overpriced?
An installer’s estimate has one homeowner wondering whether he should install the unit himself
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Is This SIP Roof In Trouble?
A roof made of structural insulated panels develops ice dams and shows signs of water leaks. Now what?
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Adding Air Conditioning to Radiant-Floor Heat
Planning a superinsulated house in Canada with hydronically heated floors, a homeowner looks for the best way to add air conditioning
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When There Are Too Many Insulation Options
A homeowner in Michigan sorts through the choices for a new house, weighing wall thickness as well as insulation type
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Can We Live Happily Underground?
An owner-builder looks for advice on plans for an earth-sheltered house
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What’s Wrong With Our New Furnace?
Why isn’t this furnace, which was sized by a heating contractor, keeping anyone comfortable?
