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How can we reduce the impacts of the most toxic chemicals in today's supply chains?... Read more about Collaborative Initiatives to Reduce Chemical Hazards: A Path Forward

Are all closed cell foam backer rods essentially the same for air sealing windows? Or are there some that are higher quality than others?

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Trained in anthropology and education, Gabrielle Oliveira works at the intersections of migration, education, family, and childhood studies. At Radcliffe, she will write her third book, which will focus on how migrant children conceptualize climate change, land loss, and mobility in schools in Venezuela and Brazil.... Read more about My Home, Our Planet: Venezuelan Migrant Children in Brazil and the Role of Education of Climate Change

We have a 1-1/2 story Victorian with sloping ceilings on the second floor that lead to a flat ceiling with small attic above. We live in climate zone 4C. I…

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My home was built in 1994 with 2x6 walls, though I am unsure of the exact R-value of the insulation used within the wall studs. I live in Calgary, Alberta,…

Zone 2Phoenix, AZ Question about soffits—I have a flat roof with trusses that have heels, and the attic will be conditioned from the heel inward. The eave portion of the trusses…

If my roof has radiant barrier sheathing, does it matter whether I use felt or synthetic underlayment? I’m wondering if one might work better with the radiant barrier, especially in…

My master bedroom and bathroom have a vaulted ceiling. The top part of two of the walls exterior side are in the vented unconditioned attic. The attic side of the…

I live in british columbia and have a sealed crawl space with a high efficency natural gas furnace and an ICF foundation. The crawl is heated via the furnace. There…

Hi all, long time reader - first time poster. TIA for those fellow nerds who read the whole thing and follow along, y'all are the real MVP's. I'm looking to evaluate…

I have 3 Mitsubishi MLZ-KY06NA ceiling cassettes. One of the functions listed in the Operating Instructions manual (on pg EN-6) is manual vane control which allows the user to change…

Aged and damaged shingles to be replaced prior to PV install. Discovered decking is only 3/8 plywood, with soft flexy areas and visible Hi/Lo wave on West pitch. 2X rafters…

Designing phase. 1340 sq ft ranch in 5a. Heating load will be around 18k.  Will a centrally located minisplit air handler do the job if supported by a fully ducted…

What is the best way to insulate a dropped soffit in a second floor bedroom?Should I just let the blown-in insulation in the attic fill the cavity? I've had some…

Hello, I’m currently planning the construction of a new house in zone 12, and I’m considering using an air-to-water heat pump with a buffer tank. From what I’ve researched, there…

A remodeler takes a deep dive into these European windows that are unique in function and performance and shares what he's learned