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Managing Water in Existing Homes
Before making any energy efficiency–related upgrades, address moisture problems
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It’s Now Time to Electrify Everything
The challenges are daunting, but the politics will change when economic benefits are widely felt
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Sizing a Kitchen Exhaust Fan
Answering the question: How much air should a kitchen exhaust fan move?
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Shower Waterproofing
Watch remodeler Josh Oduin demonstrate how to embed premade corners and banding in thinset to waterproof a new shower before tiling.
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Better Ventilation May Reduce Viral Transmission
Can ventilation improvements reduce transmission of colds and flu in addition to Covid?
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Measuring the Efficiency of a Room Dehumidifier
Several ago, I wrote about the confusing world of dehumidifier capacity. That quantity tells you how much water a dehumidifier will produce in a given amount of time. Here in…
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Managing Water at the Windowsill
Four details for preventing moisture accumulation and movement toward the interior face of an exterior wall
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San Jose Council Votes For Carbon Neutrality
The nation's 10th largest city pledges net-zero emissions by 2030 but admits it will need offsets to get there
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How Smart Thermostats Help You Save Energy
With remote control, learning technology, geofencing, and other high-tech features, WIFI-enabled thermostats are trying to make up for unconnected programmable thermostats’ weaknesses
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A Resilient Roof Assembly That Can Handle Moisture
Ben Bogie explains this unique framing assembly and how its design promotes drying for a long-lasting, superinsulated roof.