Blogs- Page 61 of 598
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Installing Electric In-Floor Radiant Heat
Key steps during the installation of a moderately priced system designed for residential applications
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Solid Fuel–Burning Appliances and the Risk of Pyrolysis
A lesser-known safety threat associated with woodstoves and fireplaces
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Retreat in the Age of Fire
We can't design our way out of all wildfire risk. Retreat may sometimes be the best option.
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A Shortcut for Whole-House Air Conditioning
To save money, a homeowner wants to use a fan with a thermostat to circulate cool air
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Owens Corning Buys Spray Foam Maker
After casting doubts on spray foam in earlier appeal to builders, the insulation giant changes its message
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5 Facts About Dew Point Temperature
A brief lesson on dew point temperature and its impact on human comfort
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Energy Storage Enables Renewable Energy
Making the case for storage technologies as critical for the adoption of grid–scale renewables
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Detailing a Wall-to-Roof Truss Transition
An approachable Passive House–level assembly with raised-heel trusses, exterior wood-fiber insulation, and plywood air barrier
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More Energy on Less Land
The drive to shrink solar's footprint becomes a top priority
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Water-Saving Toilets
A roundup of products that save more than the federally mandated minimum standard of 1.6 gallons per flush
