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Using Salvaged Building Materials
The idea is attractive, but reuse is often hard to implement
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Problematic Roof Designs
Architects and builders keep making the same mistakes when designing roofs
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‘Pretty Good House’ Book Review
Lessons to glean from a new book by four Maine-based homebuilding experts: Dan Kolbert, Emily Mottram, Michael Maines, and Christopher Briley
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Taking My Own Minisplit Advice, Finally
The Energy Nerd gets a cold-climate heat pump
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A Fresh Look at Ground-Source Heat Pumps
Because of their high cost, these systems are hard to justify for single-family homes
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Are Expensive Building Components Necessary?
The short answer: probably not
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Installing Rigid Foam Above Roof Sheathing
An updated look at roof assemblies that include a continuous layer of exterior insulation
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Climate Activists React to ‘Don’t Look Up’
A Netflix satire ignites controversy
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Testing an Induction Cooktop
A low-cost induction cooktop that plugs into a wall outlet
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Designing a House for a Hot Climate
Pay attention to roof details, window specifications, and duct system design
