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Mike Rogers Dies
Rogers was an advocate for improved energy efficiency and home performance
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Pete’s Puzzle: Not Your Run-of-the-Mill Moisture Problem
An attic moisture problem originating in the basement has an interesting history
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Two Startups Seek to Grow Interest in Foam Glass Fill
Two companies in the Northeast are seeking to expand the market for a lightweight, insulating fill made from recycled glass that can take the place of stone aggregate in several…
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What Is ‘Green’ Dry Cleaning?
Most dry cleaners use perchloroethylene, a probable human carcinogen, but an industry shift may be ahead
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New Database Aids Search for Certified Lumber
Need certified Douglas fir or ipé in a hurry? Check this list to see what's available.
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Installing Rigid Foam Above a Concrete Slab
You can sandwich rigid foam between an existing concrete slab and new plywood or OSB subflooring
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2018 Was a Big Year for Natural Disasters
California wildfires helped make the year the fourth costliest since 1980
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The Fine Print on Energy Efficiency
More efficient appliances cut energy consumption, but behavioral differences among consumers are the key to savings
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Does Fiberglass Attic Insulation Really Lose R-Value?
An Oak Ridge study from the early 1990s has led to a lot of confusion
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Construction Salaries On the Rise
A survey finds that workers in 19 job categories have average salaries above $60,000 a year