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Blue Heron EcoHaus: How Small Can We Go?
A Canadian couple tries, and fails, to complete floor plans — so it’s back to the drawing board
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Nevada Net-Metering Regs Are Still in a State of Flux
After successfully lobbying for lower reimbursement rates for electricity generated by PV systems, a Nevada utility now wants to grandfather existing customers
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Looking at the Costs of LEED Version 4
An approaching deadline for registering under LEED version 4 raises questions about the costs and benefits of compliance
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GE Jumps Ship on Compact Fluorescents
The company says it will stop making the lamps by the end of the year and focus on LEDs
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Foundation and Nailbase Details for a Minnesota House
As winter weather worsens, we complete our foundation and start framing our walls
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Why Is It So Cold In Here?
The furnace can put out plenty of heat, but the house feels cold unless the furnace is running
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Smart Vapor Retarders for Walls and Roofs
Can a smart vapor retarder be used to make an otherwise risky assembly safe?
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Nest Glitch Leaves Some Homeowners Cold
Makers of a web-connected thermostat blame a software update for loss of service to some users
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The Effect of Low Oil Prices on Climate Emissions
Second in a series on the impact of falling oil prices
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Houses Are Getting Bigger and Pricier
Rising prices are making it tougher for first-time buyers to get a home of their own