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How to Insulate the Attic in a 1910 Remodel
A homeowner contemplating an energy overhaul of his North Dakota home weighs the options for insulating the attic
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SolarCity is Getting Into the Roofing Shingle Business
Its giant new plant in New York will produce building-integrated photovoltaic shingles just as another manufacturer throws in the towel
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High Humidity in Unvented Conditioned Attics
What’s going on in these damp attics insulated with open-cell spray foam?
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A Business Model for Net-Zero Energy Districts
An integrated plan from the Rocky Mountain Institute points the way
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Seven Reasons to Gut Your Aging Bathroom
The real problems with an out-of-date bathroom are beneath the surface
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Couple Sacrifices Electricity in Smart Meter Dispute
The Maryland pair would rather sit through a sweltering summer without air conditioning than pay a smart meter opt-out fee
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Build Disaster-Proof Homes Before Storms Strike
Many technologies can make our buildings more hazard-resistant, but we don't use them often enough
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Off-Grid in Canada: Solar Was the Only Real Choice
Craig Anderson doubles the size of his solar array and tinkers with the best installation angle for the north country
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Green Seal Publishes a New Insulation Standard
The nonprofit certifier lays out benchmarks for certifying many types of residential insulation
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Attaching Corner Trim on Walls With Rigid Foam
At outside corners, you’ll need to plan ahead by installing wide furring strips or 2x4s embedded in channels carved into the rigid foam