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A Look at Home Air Quality Monitors
The World Health Organization attributes a long list of chronic illnesses and millions of premature deaths annually to polluted air inside and outside the home. Instead of offering a refuge…
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Coronavirus, Building Science, and Cancer
Well, there's nothing like a little pandemic to completely upend our daily lives as well as our short and long-term outlooks for the future. I've spent far too much time…
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Pandemic Packs a Wallop for Construction
The coronavirus pandemic is slowing the construction trades to a crawl. At least one major U.S. city has ordered construction sites to be closed as builders in firms of all…
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Contractors’ Guide to Disaster Preparedness
Disaster restoration work provides a lucrative niche for many contractors. It also provides a lifeline for homeowners devastated after a major event, most of whom want to rebuild. But if…
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Do You Have Spare Respirators?
If you’re like me, sometimes you feel like there isn't anything you can do to help brave medical professionals on the front lines fighting the coronavirus. Well, if you're the…
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Energy Efficiency Still Matters
Energy efficiency—the quickest way to cut energy waste in our homes, workplaces, and vehicles—spans so many facets of daily life that it's easy to take it for granted. In fact,…
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Passive House Network Reshapes Convention Plans
The North American Passive House Network is moving forward with plans for its 7th annual national conference in June. It's just that no one will be attending in person. NAPHN…
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Hiding a Ductless Minisplit Head
Ductless minisplits have become the standard for heating and cooling in many high-performance houses. These air-source heat pumps have many advantages over more conventional HVAC equipment, and also what some…
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Foam-Free Insulated Foundations
By now, most builders know that in all but the warmest climates, foundations need to be insulated. Whether your house has a basement foundation, a crawlspace foundation, or a slab…
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Building Science and the Novel Coronavirus
During a presentation on moisture management at the Better Buildings: Better Business conference this past week in Wisconsin Dells, WI, a builder asked this question: “Given the Relative Humidity Optimum…
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