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A Beginner’s Guide to Heating Systems
No matter what fuel you choose, look for an appliance that will use it efficiently
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Frugal Happy: A Stronger Neighborhood in a Covid-19 World
Despite the hardships and sadness the pandemic has brought, this neighborhood is closer than before
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How to Look at a House like a Building Scientist (Part 4: Water)
Water and moisture problems are the most common cause of durability issues and damage to buildings
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Making Building Interiors Healthier in a Pandemic
The goal shouldn't be to murder all indoor microbes but rather to cultivate healthy microbiomes
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Building Strategies in a Hot, Humid Climate
Will a high-mass wall benefit a home built in the tropics, and where should the insulation go?
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The BS* + Beer Show: Choosing and Using Water-Resistive Barriers
Many of today's WRBs can do more than keep water out of your walls, so there's much more to consider than cost and installation details
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Moldy Roof Sheathing in the Pacific Northwest
In a cool marine climate, vented attics often have mold on the underside of the roof sheathing
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Understanding Filter Ratings: MERV, FPR, and MPR
When you want your HVAC system to filter for good indoor air quality, you need to know about the three main filter rating systems
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Renewable Energy Expected to Eclipse Coal This Year
The steady decline of coal-generated electricity appears to be picking up speed
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How Do You Estimate What You’ve Never Done Before?
Material costs are easy to quantify. Labor isn't.