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Tight homes need ventilation, but what do I do when it’s smokey outside? If you’re blessed to be living in a “tight” home (one that doesn’t allow much unintentional air leakage), you should know that mechanical ventilation is really helpful,...
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So you’re in the market for a new car? With or without New Car Smell? If the idea of driving a new car is appealing, you may need to educate your nose to accept that the new car smell is...
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Help! My basement has flooded! While some are suffering in the US from droughts, others are walking ankle-deep through water in their basement. Unfortunately water in the basement is different from other areas of the home because 1) it doesn’t...
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Are Tiny Homes built from Sheds a Good Idea? At least every other day, I see an ad for a tiny home or office that companies or individuals built from what used to be backyard “sheds”. Now, don’t get me...
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No-Demo Renos for Air Quality As of 2024, home renovation is still very popular in the US, but there’s been some interesting developments, such as “no demo reno”. Eliminating demolition usually means less cost and less time--two very important commodities...
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