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Pros and Cons of Fireplaces
Is ambiance worth the consequences of burning wood in an airtight house?
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Prioritizing Home Performance Upgrades, Part 2
How to tackle energy efficiency improvements to get the best results—a case study
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Three Climate-Tech Startups Share Their Innovations
GBA speaks with standouts from the World Economic Forum's Technology Pioneers selectees
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Designing Fire-Ready, Resilient Houses
A Texas-based architect describes building ignition-resistant houses in accordance with the International Wildland-Urban Interface Code
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Dehumidifying With Heat Pump Water Heaters
Dehumidification is listed as a selling point for HPWHs but are they actually effective at lowering humidity?
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The Harris Housing Plan
The presidential candidate is touting an “opportunity economy,” but what does this entail and how does it support affordable housing?
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Insulating Century-Old Walls
Is it better to approach insulation upgrades from the interior or the exterior?
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Laminated Glass, Part 1
Learn about the materials that comprise this type of safety glass and its key characteristics
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Renovating an Old Basement
Lessons learned from the demolition, investigation, and reparation of a 60-year-old basement
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Blower Door Testing for Contractors
Beyond measuring a building's airtightness, blower doors and manometers are used for several additional diagnostic tests
