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The Future of Log Homes
As more builders embrace high-performance enclosures, will this venerable building type fade away?
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Solar Power Battery Backup
Solar-plus-storage means more versatility, potential savings, and protection when the grid goes down
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Undersized Minisplit Heat Pump
How well does it handle cooling loads during a heat wave?
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Going All Electric in a Cold Climate
Data-supported strategies and systems for transitioning away from fossil fuel and toward all-electric energy
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Recession Proofing Your Business By Creating Resilience
For builders, the current business environment is challenging but there are ways of minimizing the risks
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Detailing a Bonus Space in a High-Performance Home
A room above an unconditioned garage and below a vented attic in a cold climate requires special considerations
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Problematic Roof Designs
Architects and builders keep making the same mistakes when designing roofs
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Construction Sealants
Detangling a confusing category of materials to help builders determine application suitability and material compatibility
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The Inflation Reduction Act and Residential Tax Credits
An explanation of the new law’s provisions for homeowners looking to make energy efficiency upgrades
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Undisclosed Flood Damage Financially Soaks Home Buyers
In New York, hidden costs due to flooding could top $100,000 over the life of a mortgage