Recent Articles
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Details for a “High-Performance Garage”
An insulated slab, Larsen truss wall system, careful air-sealing, and dense-packed insulation in deep cavities mitigate heat losses at a garage door
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Sniffing Out House Problems
Sometimes your nose is the best defense against thermal and moisture defects
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New Blowing Agent Addresses Climate Impact of Foam Insulation
New chemicals could dramatically reduce the global warming potential of some foam insulation
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Top 10 Air Leaks in Existing Homes – Part 2
More common spots to look for holes in your building
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A New Way to Generate Solar Electricity
And other new ways to make and save energy — a roundup of research
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Top 10 Air Leaks in Existing Homes — Part 1
The caulk and spray foam are ready — where are the leaks?
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A Heating Fuel Cost Comparison Calculator
An online calculator makes it easy to compare the costs of heating with natural gas, propane, oil, electricity, and firewood
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Wood Stoves: Safety First
Wood stoves provide reliable heat, but make sure that yours is safe and efficient
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Top 10 Green Building Products for 2011
BuildingGreen announces its annual picks of the most innovative products
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Girl Eats Bug
Insects are not only tasty, they are a sustainable, nutritious food source
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The New ‘Smart’ Grid
Smart meters and smart appliances should make for a more efficient grid, if the public accepts them