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  • Radiant Heating and Cooling

    Radiant floor heating is quiet and unobtrusive, but there are several things to consider when deciding if it's right for your home.

  • How to Find Air Leaks in Your House

    A blower door isn't just for measuring how tight a building is—you can also use it to search for gaps and holes that need air-sealing.

  • Paints and Stains

    Your project is nearing completion, and now you have to decide how you will protect it.

  • Net-Zero Homes

    High-performance features reduce energy consumption, but family habits are everything.

  • Fiber-Cement Siding: An Attractive Alternative to Wood

    This manufactured siding material is more rot resistant and holds paint better than wood siding, but installing it requires a bit more effort.

  • Net-Metering is How Most Solar-Powered Homes “Store” Electricity

    Homeowners who install solar panels can get credit or money from their utility company for the power they send back to the grid if their state has net-metering rules in place.

  • Choosing Disposable Gloves

    The choice depends on what you're handling and how much you're willing to spend.

  • What Happens When Building Materials Don’t Like Each Other?

    Be sure to research compatibility before mixing construction materials, because seemingly innocent pairings of different materials can lead to problems.

  • Murphy Beds: An Old Idea That Keeps on Kicking

    This disappearing piece of bedroom furniture began with a love-struck San Franciscan. Read on for a little history and for helpful resources for building your own hide-away bed.

  • What Are Passive Houses?

    These high-performance building standards and certification guidelines help architects and builders create comfortable, super-energy-efficient houses.

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