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Home Energy-Efficiency Upgrades for Beginners

Martin_Holladay, Senior Editor, GreenBuildingAdvisor.com | May 17th, 2013

Advice for homeowners: Inspect your house for these common energy problems to get a better idea on where your money is best spent

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A Shortcut for Air-Sealing Houses

ScottG, contributing writer | May 15th, 2013

Researchers who developed a method of sealing leaky air ducts set their sights on a whole-house treatment that should make it easier for builders to make tight houses

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Ventilation Strategies for Houses in the Hot-Humid South: Good/Better/Best

Matt Risinger, Blogger | April 16th, 2013

Build tight, ventilate right. I learned that from building science guru Mark LaLiberte. But what is the right way to ventilate a house in Texas (or anywhere in the hot/humid South)? I'll give you my recommendations for three strategies.

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Decks,Docks,Piers,boat houses,marinas,

waterfront_designs, member | April 14th, 20131 comment

Welcome to waterfront-designs , We range in a large variety of services for your needs. We can construct an build anything you would like. I have been in the marine construction business for 25...

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How to Do Everything: The Energy Nerd's Greatest Hits

FHBdotcom, editor | March 6th, 20131 comment

If you plan to design, build, or remodel an energy efficient house, Energy Nerd Martin Holladay's collection of how-to articles is a must-read

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High-Performance Homes Dos & Don'ts: Mark LaLiberte Seminar Notes

Matt Risinger, Blogger | February 23rd, 20132 comments

Mark LaLiberte is an amazing building-science teacher. Read my blogging notes from his seminar titled "Building High-Performance Homes Dos & Don'ts," which I attended in Austin, Texas. Remember that this is focused on Texas construction, but there is plenty to learn here for anyone in the U.S.

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Airtight Wall and Roof Sheathing

FHBdotcom, editor | February 7th, 201313 comments

In the early 1970s, residential builders knew almost nothing about air tightness. Nowadays, there's plenty of data showing why it's so important to air-seal houses.

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Flashing A Recessed Window using Liquid Tyvek

Matt Risinger, Blogger | November 5th, 20121 comment

Flashing a recessed window is tricky, this new product from DuPont Tyvek called Fluid Applied (Liquid Tyvek!) makes the process much simpler. In this jobsite video we will take you through the steps to form a water tight, air tight, and vapor permeable window install.

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Survey: Americans Taking Half-Measures on Energy Upgrades

FHB_Building_News, contributor | November 12th, 20112 comments

There’s still a disconnect between Americans’ awareness of energy efficiency benefits and the “magic number” of actions they need to take to significantly reduce their utility bills

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A Senate Bill That Values Energy Efficiency

FHB_Building_News, contributor | October 31st, 2011

Proposed legislation would require home appraisals to reflect expected energy costs, allow homeowners to recover investments in upgrades, and even create jobs in the retrofit and construction sectors

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Solar Raises Its Voice in the Job Market

FHB_Building_News, contributor | October 4th, 2011

Despite competitive pressures and the failure of Solyndra, the solar-industry workforce has more than doubled since 2009, the Solar Foundation says in a report titled "U.S. Solar Market Insight: 2nd Quarter 2011," which can be viewed here: http://www.seia.org/galleries/pdf/SMI-Q2-2011-ES.pdf

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Remodeling's Brightening Prospects, Part 5 of 5

FHB_Building_News, contributor | June 15th, 2011

Compared to the 2000s, the coming decade for remodelers is expected to feature more stability, and more spending in two key emerging markets, the Joint Center for Housing Studies says

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Lead Paint: The Fines Are Real

RYagid, senior editor | April 7th, 201115 comments

An Oregon painting contractor shells out over $32K for failing to comply with lead-paint regulations.

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Creating an Urban Oasis: A Green Live-Work Space Blooms on a Gritty City Lot

Olitch, Blogger, book author, one of the first FHB editors | January 28th, 20114 comments

Recycled shipping containers, energy-scrimping details and a sophisticated design sense create a handsome urban compound in a transitional neighborhood.

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What's Worse: Air Leaks or Not Enough Insulation

ScottG, contributing writer | December 22nd, 20103 comments

Al Cobb's goal is simple: Build better houses and help consumers make better choices. To do that more effectively, he wants to understand the root causes of heat loss a little better. Are air leaks or low insulation levels the real culprit?

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Can You Add Rigid-Foam Insulation On the Inside of a Wall?

ScottG, contributing writer | October 28th, 20108 comments

Leaving exterior walls intact during a kitchen remodel, a builder has a plan for boosting the insulation and getting a good air seal by applying rigid foam on the inside.

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