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Songs for Christmas 2016
The 8th installment of Martin’s multi-year holiday tradition
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Pete’s Puzzle: Mold in Certain Closets
After putting up with mold for a long time, a homeowner finally bites the bullet and hires a moisture management expert
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Canadian Firm Develops a New Rainscreen Product
Ventgrid can be used to provide an air space behind siding, under roofing, and between a concrete slab and flooring
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The Uniform Mechanical Code Looks to Limit Flex Duct
A current proposal recommends limiting length to 5 feet and requiring rigid elbows
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From Theory to Reality: Building a Net-Zero Home
Our journey toward sustainability
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California Approves Efficiency Standards for Computers
When inefficient computers are replaced, the state should save an estimated $370 million a year
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Upgrading a Crawl Space
A homeowner wonders how to heat a crawl space and worries about risks from radon
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A Caribbean Island Transitions to PV
On St. Eustatius, the local utility has installed a new PV-plus-battery system to supply 23% of the island’s electricity
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Tiny Houses Join the Building Code
Voting members of the International Code Council endorse a proposed standard, clearing the way for wider acceptance by local building officials
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CarMic House: Retrofitting the HVAC System
Untangling an outdated, oversized heating and cooling plan proves a real challenge