Beginners and Homeowners- Page 3 of 3
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Urban Rustic: Exterior Insulation and a Rainscreen
Despite some complexities, continuous insulation on the exterior seemed like the best option
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World’s Tightest House Is On the Market
The Dillingham, Alaska, home goes up for sale as its owners prepare for a move
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62 Things We Should Ban to Improve Home Building
Let’s clean this mess up once and for all
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Adding Air Conditioning to Radiant-Floor Heat
Planning a superinsulated house in Canada with hydronically heated floors, a homeowner looks for the best way to add air conditioning
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Walls With Interior Rigid Foam
When remodeling an older home, it sometimes makes sense to install rigid foam on the interior side of exterior walls
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Polyethylene Under Concrete Slabs
Does the poly vapor barrier belong above the rigid foam or below the rigid foam?
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Fans in the Attic: Do They Help or Do They Hurt?
Homeowners in hot climates need to understand the difference between whole-house fans and powered attic ventilators
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How to Install Tile Over Concrete
An uncoupling membrane can prevent cracks in a slab from affecting tile or grout
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Creating a Conditioned Attic
Five questions to consider before insulating a sloped roof
