Blogs- Page 2 of 542
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Undisclosed Flood Damage Financially Soaks Home Buyers
In New York, hidden costs due to flooding could top $100,000 over the life of a mortgage
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Double-Stud Wall vs. Exterior Insulation
A high-performance wall assembly is a given, but which one makes the most sense?
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Thoughts for Owner-High-Performance Builders
We live in an age when all the information you need to design and build a great home is at your fingertips. And still, the gaps between knowledge and experience are humbling.
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Introduction to Whole-House Electricity Monitoring
A look at the functionalities and applications of a newly installed home energy-usage monitor
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Interpreting Thermal Images
Understanding the results when using infrared technology to identify problems in building envelopes
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The Inflation Reduction Act Strengthens EPA’s Hand
The legislation doesn't get around the Supreme Court's cilmate ruling but it does give the EPA more leeway in the future
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The BS* + Beer Show: Fixing Common Building Problems
A visual-heavy explantion of typical deficiencies seen in existing houses
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Four Maine Authors Publish ‘Pretty Good House’
A new book by Dan Kolbert, Emily Mottram, Michael Maines, and Christopher Briley
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Fixing Problem Ductwork
Four common reasons ducts fail to perform optimally and solutions for repairing them
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Energy-Efficient Solution to Radon Mitigation
A method for sealing off radon that results in better air-sealing and proper ventilation, which means less energy usage
