Feature: Closed crawlspaces By Maria Mauceri on 03/22/2010 Each year, tens of thousands of homes are built on crawlspace foundations in the Southeast. In most of these homes, the spaces are […]
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Feature: Forestry mulching By Frank Vogler on 03/22/2010 Say you have a seriously overgrown field or lot, or a massive pile of tree crowns, or maybe a tangled snarl of beetle-killed
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Checklist: Installing Insulation the right way By Maggie Leslie on 03/22/2010 There are many types of insulation. The most common type is batt, or blanket-type insulation (typically fiberglass). This is the
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Checklist: Indoor air quality By Maggie Leslie on 03/22/2010 Ensuring healthy indoor air quality in a home starts with the very foundation. Many simple building techniques, from radon-resistant construction to drainage
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Checklist: HVAC By Maggie Leslie on 03/22/2010 A home can be heated or cooled using electricity, gas, geothermal energy, solar energy or a combination of energy sources. Radiant floor-heating systems are
Checklist: Energy-efficient retrofit By Maggie Leslie on 03/22/2010 The average American family spends about $1,500 a year on utility bills, according to the Rocky Mountain Institute. This could be reduced dramatically
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Feature: Top performer By Larry Schwake on 03/22/2010 Back in 2005, Ronald Wilcox, superintendent of the Madison County School System, requested an energy-efficiency assessment from Waste Reduction Partners, an advisory team of
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Feature: Smaller, smarter, greener By Scott Huebner, AIA on 03/22/2010 In response to a slower economy, many homeowners are finding ways to stretch dollars, trim excess spending and be resourceful with
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Checklist: Air sealing By Maggie Leslie on 03/22/2010 Air sealing is a crucial part of building a healthy, energy-efficient home. Below is a checklist of items to use to ensure proper
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