It’s Not That Hard
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Key Considerations When Insulating Old Walls
Water is the enemy, so keep it away and ensure the house's drying potential
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Understanding R, U, K, and C Values
You have to pay attention to the numbers, but first you have to know what the numbers mean
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Understanding Radiative Cooling
Why are my wife's hands like ice cubes when the house is 68℉?
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Understanding Building Science Basics: My Own Journey
Pay attention to what's happening around you—there are building science lessons everywhere
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“Warm and Fluffy” Insulation
Ruminations on the recycled content and carbon burden of fibrous insulations
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The House My Dad Built
Green-building basics made a big difference when upgrading my childhood home
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Doing the Best Budget Allows
Not every job can be net-zero, but every job can make an improvement
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The Science of Batteries
It started with copper and iron, but the future of batteries is likely lithium ion
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Why Wood Rots
Understanding types of rot and how they act benefits the conscientious builder
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A Closer Look at Concrete
Too dangerous to keep using, too useful to omit altogether
