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Understanding the Latest Energy Code
The 2021 IECC raises the bar on insulation levels and energy performance
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All About Roof Flashing
A small flashing error can lead to major roof rot—so get your flashing details right
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Living With High Humidity
How residents of hot-humid climates can live without air conditioning
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Vapor Barriers for Basements and Crawlspaces
Do you need a vapor barrier on your basement wall? How about your basement floor?
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Hooking Up to the Grid
After 46 years of off-grid living, we decided to bring powerlines to our house
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Environmentally Responsible Siding
Choosing siding for a green home
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Making Water from Air
Atmospheric water generators can manufacture clean drinking water from thin air
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Windows in Hot Climates Need Shading
If homeowners keep the blinds down all day long, that's evidence that the window shouldn't be there
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Weatherization Efforts in Europe
The French government is pressuring landlords to weatherize, while British protesters raise awareness by blocking roads
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FTC Loses Insultex Case
A federal judge has ruled in favor of an R-value scammer
