Blogs- Page 61 of 586
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Hooking Up to the Grid
After 46 years of off-grid living, we decided to bring powerlines to our house
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Testing Construction Tapes, Part 1
A backyard experiment comparing pressure-sensitive adhesives
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Continuous Control Layers for a Cathedral Ceiling
A detail for ensuring water, air, vapor, and thermal management at key transitions between wall and roof
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Habitat for Humanity Chapter Commits to a Zero-Energy Future
After successfully building its first DOE Zero Energy Ready Home, Hartford Habitat sees net-zero as a fundamental goal for affordable-home builders
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Financing for Energy-Efficiency Upgrades
Two programs, although not available in every state, help homeowners pay for upgrades while lowering monthly energy bills
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Replacing the Heating System in an Old House
Steam radiators and spotty insulation make for a challenging HVAC problem
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Water Leak Detectors
Smart devices are more than a leak alarm, they can help you understand your water usage and diagnose plumbing problems
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3 Facts About Dew Point Temperature
Understanding the causes of condensation is the first step in controlling it
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Planning a Furnace-to-Ducted Heat-Pump Retrofit, Part 4: Zoning and Equipment Selection
An in-depth explanation of how to choose the right heat-pump-driven HVAC system
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A Path to High-Performance Production Homes
Net-zero-ready early adopter Todd Usher believes that setting high standards and sticking to them on every job is essential if your goal is to bring comfortable, energy-efficient homes to a mass market