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We’re Building a New House. Where Do We Start?
Burned out of their original home, an Oregon couple confronts the challenges of rebuilding
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The BS* + Beer Show: Fine Homebuilding Magazine’s 40th Anniversary Celebration
A look back at one of the residential building industry's most valuable resources
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Three Ways to Insulate a Basement Wall
For interior insulation, you'll need to use either rigid foam boards or spray polyurethane foam
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Understanding Thermal Numbers
Another explanation of R-, U-, K-, and C-values
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The Benefit of Larsen Trusses
Adding depth to exterior walls is a smart way to add lots of insulation
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Beating the Scourge of PFAS Chemicals
These dangerous compounds are turning up in tap water across the country. Efforts are underway to turn this problem around.
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Q&A With Ben Bogie
A second-generation green builder shares a few experience-derived insights into the industry as a whole
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The BS* + Beer Show: Communicating High-Performance Details
Hear how three architects convey their plans to contractors
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Ducts in an Unconditioned Attic
The best place for ductwork is inside the thermal boundary of the house, not in an unconditioned, vented attic
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How to Spot Misleading Electric Heating Efficiency Claims
Understanding the two primary types of electric heating