Blogs
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Why Minisplits Fail to Heat and Cool Properly
Among other reasons, miswiring of multi-zone ductless minisplit systems can cause inadequate cooling/dehumidfication and unwanted heating
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As Coastal Flooding Worsens, Some Cities Help Residents Relocate
A managed retreat is an opportunity for rethinking how threatened areas can be redeveloped
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A Buyer’s Guide to Windows
A resource for materials, styles, and ratings to help you choose the right windows
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Higher Temperatures and Workplace Injuries
A new study finds that heat-related injuries among construction workers higher than we thought
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How to Keep Your Basement Dry and Healthy
A proven method for contolling water, air movement, vapor diffusion, and heat loss in foundation slabs and walls
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DOE Light Bulb Delays Waste $300 Million a Month
The Energy Department moves toward a phaseout of inefficient light bulbs originally scheduled for 2020
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Why Is It So Hot Upstairs?
It's a common question and insulation, air-sealing, and mechanicals are all potential cultprits when a home's second floor is uncomfortably hot
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A Visit to a Water-Powered Sawmill
This New Hampshire mill is powered by a brook
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6 Ways to Improve Ducts in an Unconditioned Attic
If you can't get ducts out of an unconditioned attic, you can make the efficiency liability smaller
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Getting the Most Out of Your Solar Panels
Solar panels are limited in terms of how much sunlight they can convert to electricity. How do we optimize solar efficiency to meet growing energy demands?
