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Try the Mosquito Bucket of Death
An effective mosquito control method that is safe for other critters
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Is It Bad When the Air Conditioner Runs a Lot?
There are several reasons why your air conditioner might be running a lot—one is that it's operating as designed.
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The Fifth Control Layer
Learning the four control layers has been the backbone of building science basics for a couple decades now, but should we be thinking of adding a fifth?
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7 Steps to Good Indoor Air Quality
Improving the quality of indoor air goes beyond filtration and ventilation. There are five additional measures to consider.
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NHPC: An Excellent Conference Flying Under the Radar
This past April was my second opportunity to attend the National Home Performance Conference, and let's just say that I was impressed
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A Btu Is a Btu . . . or Is It?
How Btu and joules, comfort and energy, are all interconnected
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Ceiling Light Fixtures—Have We Traded One Problem for Another?
Recessed cans (also called pot lights) have given way to disk lights, but some installation errors are causing problems
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Is Electric Resistance Heat Really 100 Percent Efficient?
In the argument of site energy vs. source energy, which is right?
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Are You Making These Mistakes With Your Thermostat?
Understanding setbacks and thermostat settings will keep you comfortable and allow you to use your heating-and-cooling system efficiently
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Ceiling Air-Sealing
Strategies for creating super-airtight ceiling assemblies
