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February 12, 2009

Study Finds Link Between Humidity Levels, Flu Transmission CORVALLIS, Ore.—Flu viruses survive longer and are more easily transmitted when humidity levels are low, such as in the peak flu months…

February 12, 2009

HEllo everyone! So I find myself now living in Fl. and am told I should have a portable generator on hand for the inevitable hurricane season.  OK, sounds like good…

February 12, 2009

Ok, let me just get it out of the way that I mainly do new commercial construction, so please bear with me and hopefully help me out here. As a…

February 11, 2009

I am going to install insulation in a fully gutted 1900 craftsman house in the Pacific Northwest.  I was wondering if anybody has used a product called Ecobatt, made by knauf insulation. …

February 11, 2009

I have read several times that recessed lights are a big cause of air leakage. Even IC cans. Apparently some are more air tight than others. Does anyone know which…

February 11, 2009

During the winter air gets very dry – don’t have humidifier installed in central air conditioner system. When looked for humidifiers, I found this sharp unit that combines two in…

February 10, 2009

Getting around to replacing my old, low efficiency (<60%) forced air/natural gas furnace though I will wait for better weather. This is the original equipment and is now 20+ years…

February 10, 2009

I want to insulate the ceiling of my basement workshop to minimize my cold basement from chilling the room above.  Another bonus would be to minimize sound transfer.  My basement…

February 9, 2009

BREAKERS - sizing for a garage sub panel? @@@ This remodel is getting a 60a main lug subpanel in the detached garage via a trench. I can't quote chapter and…

February 9, 2009

Anyone ever heard of this system?  It sounds pretty good but I have NO experience with radiant floor heating. I'm finishing up a new house for myself and have unfortunately…