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Passive House Network Reshapes Convention Plans
The COVID-19 pandemic prompts organizers to make content available online rather than cancel the program outright
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Hiding a Ductless Minisplit Head
Ductless minisplits get high marks for performance, but not everyone likes looking at them
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Foam-Free Insulated Foundations
You can use semi-rigid mineral wool—or you can build your house on piers
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Building Science and the Novel Coronavirus
Does the relationship between viruses and relative humidity reveal anything about how we should operate our buildings during this pandemic?
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It All Started with “Buggy”
Lessons from the intersection of high school chemistry and home building
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Frugal Happy: Putting in a New Kitchen
It's a DIY affair, right down to installing the cabinets and cutting the quartz countertop
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Licensed for Catastrophe
A national licensing program could enable legitimate and reputable out-of-town contractors to provide relief after a natural disaster
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Sizing Up the Carbon Problem
Carbon accounting can help lower the environmental impact of building projects. It's not an easy task, but there are some useful tools available.
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Urban Rustic: Installing Hardwood Flooring
Choosing, installing, and finishing a hickory floor, on the diagonal
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Working With ZIP System R-Sheathing
Feedback from professionals on designing and building with Huber’s insulated panels