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The Harris Housing Plan
The presidential candidate is touting an “opportunity economy,” but what does this entail and how does it support affordable housing?
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Insulating Century-Old Walls
Is it better to approach insulation upgrades from the interior or the exterior?
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Laminated Glass, Part 1
Learn about the materials that comprise this type of safety glass and its key characteristics
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Renovating an Old Basement
Lessons learned from the demolition, investigation, and reparation of a 60-year-old basement
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Blower Door Testing for Contractors
Beyond measuring a building's airtightness, blower doors and manometers are used for several additional diagnostic tests
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How China Became the World’s Leader on Renewable Energy
China has achieved remarkable growth in its installed renewable capacity over the past two decades. Now it must move ahead with reforms to its national electricity system.
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The Science of a Quiet Home
Learn about strategies for controlling residential acoustics and noise from the surrounding environment
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Cold-Climate Vapor Control
Contrary to the American IRC, the Canadian NBC allows only one method of vapor management to be used in a residential building
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A Fresh Look at R-Value
Marketers of radiant barriers and spray foam have a history of false statements about R-value
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An Avoidable Downside to Heat Pumps
Heat pumps have an Achilles' heel in the form of improper pairing with electric resistance auxiliary heat
