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Updated on October 10th, 2020
Many homeowners are woefully unprepared when it comes to protecting themselves against a potentially fatal threat, and...
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EIFS: A Durable, Weatherproof & Energy-Efficient Stucco Option
Updated on April 18th, 2020
Stucco is a classic exterior wall treatment that’s being replaced by systems that look identical but perform much...
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OLD HOUSE INSULATION: Four Ways to Spend Less Heating (and Cooling) Your Old Home
Updated on November 9th, 2019
If you live in a vintage home, chances are good that you have a love-hate relationship with the place Many older houses...
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OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE: Heating Technology Offers Energy Security
Updated on April 6th, 2019
Updated 6Apr2019: Lately I've been getting a steady stream of questions about the outdoor wood furnace we use at our...
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Updated on April 1st, 2019
30 March 2019: Earlier this week I talked to a young pastor about a building project he has in mind His church is...
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VIDEO TOUR: Is a Tankless Water Heater for You?
Updated on September 14th, 2018
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STRUCTURAL INSULATED PANELS: This Stud Frame Alternative Cuts Heating Costs in Half
Updated on May 23rd, 2020
Structural insulated panels (SIPs) are an alternative to stud frame construction for homes and small commercial...
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How Efficient is That House?: New Energy Rating System Puts Numbers on It
Updated on December 12th, 2017
When it comes to your home, efficiency means comfort and lower energy bills That’s obvious Trouble is, the market...
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CASE STUDY: Waterfront “Silver Lining” Cottage Rises from Ashes
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
It was a bad day when fire destroyed the 60-year-old heirloom cottage of Mike and Alice Ogden, a bad day indeed But...
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TECH REPORT: Why You Should Love LED Light Bulbs
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
Light bulbs are changing, but the changes probably aren’t what you expect Thankfully, misplaced early enthusiasm...