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Is Zero Energy the Answer?
Experts share their thoughts on the role of net-zero-energy homes in a climate-friendly future for residential construction
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Problems with Multizone Minisplit System
After a gut renovation and multiplit installation, electricity bills are sky high and so is the indoor humidity
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Study Explores Methane Leaks in Gas Ranges
Researchers find that three-quarters of total methane emissions occur when burners are turned off
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Energy-Efficient Building Enclosures and Improperly Detailed Ducts
Code requirements for blower-door tests in new construction have led to better building envelopes but ductwork is still overlooked
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Ice Dams: Causes and Fixes
Understanding how ice dams form and solutions for addressing the primary causes—namely, poor air-sealing and not enough insulation
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Three Myths About Renewable Energy and the Grid, Debunked
Despite skepticism, a clean and reliable grid is within our reach
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Upgrading Performance with Fiberboard Sheathing
The characteristics of a less common sheathing material and tips for working with it
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Framing Details for a Cabin
Remodeler Josh Oduin walks through design choices for his cabin's eyebrow roofs and deck stairs
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Windows in Hot Climates Need Shading
If homeowners keep the blinds down all day long, that's evidence that the window shouldn't be there
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Poor Installation of Fiberglass Batts
The effectiveness of fiberglass batt insulation depends most on the quality of the installation, not the product