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Passivhaus (Passive House in English) is a low-energy building standard that was developed in Germany in the 1990s. Passive homes are designed to use minimal energy. They do this by installing generous amounts of quality insulation, triple-glazed windows (three...
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“Reno” shows are all the rage, and why not–saving an existing house with lots of character can save money over building a new home. However, there are some times when you just don’t know how an “upgrade” like insulation or...
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If you are looking to build a new home or make an existing home more comfortable and energy efficient, you need to look further than just insulation. In fact, insulation is the last of 4 “layers” a home needs to...
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Are you a renter, or owner of a studio or small home? Do you suffer from stale air or even mold when the home has to be closed up due to extreme temperatures or air quality issues outdoors? You could...
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Signs of progress are good, especially new infrastructure in the areas around our homes and places of business. A new blacktop on the road–yay! A new, brighter traffic light–yay! New cables for internet in rural communities-yay! However, there are some...
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