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Vapor Retarders for Basements and Crawlspaces
Do you need a vapor retarder on your basement wall? How about your basement floor?
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A Low-Carbon Roof Retrofit
Wood-fiber board exterior roof insulation reduces air leakage, heating loads, and carbon emissions
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Residential Post-and-Frame Construction, Part 2: Foundation
A frost-protected shallow foundation and in-floor hydronic heat ensure optimal interior conditions and occupant comfort
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Honoring Andy Engel
Join us in celebrating the life of carpenter, editor, and writer Andy Engel
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In the West, Population is Booming in Wildfire Areas
The areas most vulnerable to fire are seeing the fastest population growth
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Warm Floors and Energy Efficiency
In-floor radiant heat—especially in bathrooms—is a popular home improvement but is it wasteful?
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Upgrades to Make When Walls are Opened
Open walls are a chance for improvements but there are considerations to weigh before ripping off the drywall
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Federal Grants Promote New Approaches to Energy Upgrades
Pilot projects will test adaptable technologies that improve energy performance in existing housing
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Planning a Furnace-to-Ducted Heat-Pump Retrofit, Part 5: Installation
A run-through of the key components and considerations for installing a heat-pump system
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All-Electric Net-Zero Model Home
One house in a New Urbanism–inspired Colorado neighborhood demonstrates how to get to net-zero