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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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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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Taking Aim at California's Low-Carbon Target

FHB_Building_News, contributor | December 2nd, 2011

As the state prepares to cut greenhouse gas emissions 80% below 1990 levels over the next 38 years, scientists predict a mostly electric future

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Lawmaker Targets DOE's Weatherization Program

FHB_Building_News, contributor | November 21st, 20113 comments

It's all part of Representative Chuck Fleischmann’s campaign to stop "green initiative abuse"

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Summer is the Time to Head Off Ice Dams

ScottG, contributing writer | August 14th, 20111 comment

Corrective action now will prevent ice dams and water intrusion when winter rolls around again

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How to Calculate Savings from Energy Improvements

ScottG, contributing writer | March 10th, 20111 comment

Is there a reliable way of estimating lower energy costs, or are there too many variables?

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Will Passivhaus or passive solar be the best fit for this project?

ScottG, contributing writer | February 24th, 2011

A Pennsylvania homeowner is planning to downsize into a smaller house and looks for a prescription for energy efficiency on a small budget.

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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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Ice Dams, Can Lights, Wet Walls, and Water Damage

DanMorrison, Executive editor, Fine Homebuilding & Green Building Advisor | January 27th, 201123 comments

It's the time of year that I watch my neighbor across the street pulls out her roof rake and begin raking her roof. Now it you all knew my neighbor, you might think nothing of it. This is the lady...

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Bunkhouse in the Woods!

bunkhousebore, member | January 9th, 2011

Here is what kept me sane a few years ago! Decided that we needed more space for my kids and their cousins at the shared family cottage. Set out to build a bunkie that would give them a...

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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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Green Building is for Whiners and Hippies

RYagid, senior editor | September 13th, 20106 comments

Scott Adams (the creator of Dilbert) and the Wall Street Journal take aim at green building.

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The Goldilocks Approach to Tight Houses: Is There A 'Just-Right' For Leakiness?

FHBdotcom, editor | August 13th, 2010

Many say "Tight houses need to breathe." To which, tight house advocates say "Where should I poke the hole, and how big should it be?"

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Insulating behind a brick wall?

ecodude, member | July 28th, 20102 comments

I audited a brick house this week. There's no insulation in the walls. The customer doesn't want to blow from the inside (b/c the inside walls are papered and they're concerned about how the finishes...

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