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Why Is It So Hot Upstairs?
It's a common question and insulation, air-sealing, and mechanicals are all potential cultprits when a home's second floor is uncomfortably hot
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A Visit to a Water-Powered Sawmill
This New Hampshire mill is powered by a brook
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6 Ways to Improve Ducts in an Unconditioned Attic
If you can't get ducts out of an unconditioned attic, you can make the efficiency liability smaller
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Getting the Most Out of Your Solar Panels
Solar panels are limited in terms of how much sunlight they can convert to electricity. How do we optimize solar efficiency to meet growing energy demands?
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Rental Efficiency Standards Are a Win for Equity and Climate
A lack of energy efficiency in rental housing is both an equity and environmental crisis
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Radiant Heating and Cooling
Radiant floor heating is quiet and unobtrusive, but there are several things to consider when deciding if it's right for your home
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How to Choose Sustainable Flooring
Information for sorting out flooring options when the goal is safety, durability, and low environmental impact
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Zonal Pressure Diagnostics, Part I
A look at how this diagnostic tool is being misused to estimate air leakage
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How to Calculate Energy Costs
Methods and formulas for determining how much energy appliances use
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Passive Cooling in a Tiny House
Staying comfortable doesn't necessarily mean air conditioning