Blogs- Page 50 of 598
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Why Pipes Freeze and How to Prevent It
The science behind frozen water pipes and recommended measures for avoiding that headache
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A Layered Approach to Indoor Air Quality
Tamping down the spread of Covid using the four pillars of good indoor air quality: source control, filtration, ventilation, and humidity control
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Testing Ducts for Air Leakage
Two ways to test ducts for airtightness in order to meet 2021 energy code requirements
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The Race for a New EV Battery is On
The holy grail is a battery that is safer, costs less, provides longer driving range, and doesn’t use imported 'conflict' minerals.
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U Maine Prints a Wood Fiber House
The prototype solves some inherent problems with concrete 3D buildings, but can printing go mainstream?
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What Does AI Know About Green Building?
We asked two artifical intelligence programs to answer some common high-performance building questions. Here's how they did . . .
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Common Causes for an Inefficient Duct System
Four easily identifiable problems that cause heating and cooling ducts to fail and DIY solutions for repairing them
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Installing a Flangeless Window in a Basement (or ICF) Wall
Flashing, drainage, and air sealing are key when integrating a window in a masonry wall
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The Global Shift to Clean Energy
Putin's war is accelerating the trend toward a renewable energy future—what to watch for in 2023
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Insulating a Concrete-Block House
A Michigan homeowner looks for a way to insulate above-grade walls without marring the decorative block
