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A Low-Carbon Approach to Attic Retrofits
A new approach to retrofitting a finished attic saves money and lowers carbon impact
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Which Comes First: Air-Sealing and Insulation or New Minisplits?
The answer might be obvious to building science experts but one homeowner questions best practices
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Oversizing a Minisplit Heat Pump System
Without knowing the proper heating and cooling loads, you can lose the benefit of a variable-capacity HVAC system
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Why Minisplits Can Fail to Heat and Cool Properly
Miswiring of multi-zone ductless minisplit systems can cause inadequate cooling/dehumidfication and unwanted heating
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As Coastal Flooding Worsens, Some Cities Help Residents Relocate
A managed retreat is an opportunity for rethinking how threatened areas can be redeveloped
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A Buyer’s Guide to Windows
A resource for materials, styles, and ratings to help you choose the right windows
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Higher Temperatures and Workplace Injuries
A new study finds that heat-related injuries among construction workers higher than we thought
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Controlling Humidity in an Attic with Spray Foam Insulation
These preliminary data look promising, but the jury's still out
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How to Keep Your Basement Dry and Healthy
A proven method for contolling water, air movement, vapor diffusion, and heat loss in foundation slabs and walls
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DOE Light Bulb Delays Waste $300 Million a Month
The Energy Department moves toward a phaseout of inefficient light bulbs originally scheduled for 2020