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Makeup Air for Venthood?

Green Homes 2 - Wed, 2026-05-06 09:04
We have a gas range and because we do a lot of home cooking, purchased a range hood that would help make sure any fumes are taken out while cooking.…
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Salvage First, Design Later: Building a High-Performance Home from Reclaimed Materials

Green Homes 2 - Wed, 2026-05-06 02:00
The first in a multi-part series following a Kansas home built from salvaged materials, exploring how reuse, building science, and performance goals come together in practice.
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Cold weather concrete

Green Homes 2 - Tue, 2026-05-05 15:10
It's been in the 50-60s, and my footers just got poured today. It's now going to get to 20 tonight, then warm back up and have no further temps below…
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Insulation upgrade in 1920 home (4A) – unvented conditioned attic

Green Homes 2 - Tue, 2026-05-05 11:07
I am a (relatively) new homeowner in a 1920 single-family house in climate zone 4A. The AC unit is in the attic and was installed by the previous homeowner. The…
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Federal Home Efficiency and Electrification Rebate Programs Still Have a Fighting Chance

Green Homes 2 - Tue, 2026-05-05 02:00
The devil is in the details, which the current Energy Department is decidedly light on
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