Product Guide
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How to Choose Sustainable Flooring
Information for sorting out flooring options when the goal is safety, durability, and low environmental impact
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What to Know About Electric Vehicles
Basic chargers will top off the battery, but newer technologies have far more to offer
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The Associated Costs of Installing a Ductless Minisplit System
It’s important for builders to educate clients around related expenditures—it’s not just about the price of indoor and outdoor units
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A Beginner’s Guide to High-Performance Windows
There’s lots of published performance data on windows. Here’s how to use the information.
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A Buyer’s Guide to Insulation
Is there a "best" kind? It all depends on your point of view.
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All About Helical Piles
A thriving industry offers concrete-free alternatives for additions, deck footings, and foundation repair
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Choosing an Air Purifier
These portable devices can remove airborne contaminants when other measures aren’t enough, but watch for industry hype
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FAQ: Why Do Some Builders Avoid Foam Insulation?
Its chemical ingredients and embodied carbon are enough to push some builders to make another choice
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A Roundup of Air-Sealing Products
Tapes, sealants and gaskets all have a role in building airtight houses
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Dampproofing and Waterproofing Foundation Walls
How to keep water out of basements and crawlspaces