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Drywall Repairs and Vapor Barriers
While air barriers need to be continuous and without holes to work effectively, vapor barriers don’t have to be free of holes.
FHB House: Appliances Are the Daily Touch Points of a House
Featuring efficiency, convenience, and high-performance for a tight house.
Right-Size Mechanical Systems for Energy Efficiency and Comfort
HVAC expert Jordan Goldman offers advice on designing and installing the right systems for your home—which could be smaller and more affordable than you expect.
Episode 22: McMansions, Whole-House Ventilation, and Thermal and Ignition Barriers
The show kicks off with a conversation about McMansions that's hilarious and educational and often both at the same time.
Clothes-Dryer Exhaust Vent
Conventional ducting results in an effective 31-ft. exhaust run. Swapping out regular elbows with Dryer-Ell elbows reduces the run to 18 ft 6 in.
Episode 19: Risky Performance Assemblies, Sustainable Efficiency, and Wall Cracks
In this episode, host and managing editor Justin Fink talks with editor in chief Rob Yagid and design editor Brian Pontolilo about Risky Performance Assemblies, Sustainable Efficiency, and Wall Cracks.…
Getting the Right Range
How much you need to spend depends on what features you want.
An Uncluttered Garage
Storage wall, radiant-heat floor, and not a speck of dirt!
Autumn
Clerestory windows admit extra light to enter the house — which is particularly welcome on a crisp fall day.
Building a House with Advanced Framing
Builder Mike Guertin explains his progressive approach to framing a high-performance home to minimize lumber cost and maximize insulation.

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