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Toilet Talk: Meeting One of the World’s Grand Challenges
Forty percent of the world’s population lacks access to decent sanitation facilities
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Fantech Develops Kit for Range Hood Makeup Air
The device introduces outdoor makeup air to balance exhaust air, thereby preventing backdrafting
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Heating a Superinsulated House in a Cold Climate
After considering a hydronic radiant floor, ductless minisplits, and a wood stove, the author settles on a surprising choice for a heating system
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What To Do With All That Recessed Lighting?
A new homeowner weighs his options for stemming the heat loss from recessed can lights
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Flashing Brick Veneer
Repairing a bungled brick veneer job can get very expensive, very fast
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Walmart, PV Batteries, and a Minnesota Efficiency Program
A roundup of recent developments in green building
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One Man’s Quest for Energy Independence — Part 2
A notice from the local utility convinces the author that it’s time to add more solar capacity
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Preventing Accidental Dehumidification
A lesson for winter on dew points and condensing surfaces
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More Builders Are Going Green
A new study finds that demand for green housing in the 55+ age bracket is a key factor in shaping the market
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If a Solar Plant Uses Natural Gas, Is It Still Green?
The Ivanpah solar plant in California uses natural gas to generate power when sunlight alone isn't enough
