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Is Adding More Insulation Worth It?
A re-siding project is an opportunity to add exterior insulation—if the effort will pay off
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Insulating Walls Without Sheathing
Installing insulation in an old house without sheathing and detailing the walls so they dry
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Choosing the Right Air Barrier
A self-adhering membrane is 10 times the price of conventional housewrap. Is it worth the extra cost?
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Options for Replacing a Boiler
Is an air-to-water heat pump a drop-in replacement for an oil boiler?
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Spray Foam’s Impact on Indoor Air Quality
Odors that linger can be an indication that the foam has not cured properly
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Insulating an Off-Grid Cabin
Are there special concerns when the building is only used once in a while?
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Upgrades to Make When Walls are Opened
Open walls are a chance for improvements but there are considerations to weigh before ripping off the drywall
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Replacing the Heating System in an Old House
Steam radiators and spotty insulation make for a challenging HVAC problem
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In-Floor Radiant Heat vs. Cold-Climate Heat Pump
Is adding radiant-floor tubing for a walkout basement worth the cost?
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Problems with Multizone Minisplit System
After a gut renovation and multiplit installation, electricity bills are sky high and so is the indoor humidity
