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How it Works: Urban heat island
An urban heat island can cause a host of problems, including smog formation and the excessive reliance on air-conditioning in summer months.
How it Works: Wall Scanners
Associate editor Rob Yagid explains how wall scanners detect wood and metal studs, live electrical wires, and ferrous and nonferrous metals.
Hot Water Recirculation Systems: How They Work
Whether controlled by a switch or by gravity, hot water recirculation systems put hot water where you want it fast
How it Works: Wall Framing
When constructed correctly, a house’s frame resists a variety of loads, such as wind and snow.
The Stack Effect
Understanding the movement of air through a house can increase the comfort, energy efficiency, and healthfulness of your home.
How it Works: Building Loads
You need to understand the forces that a house frame must withstand before you start framing.
How a Tankless Water Heater Works
Rob Yagid explores the inside of a tankless heater and describes what happens at each step of the heating process.
Hammer Drill-Driver
Learn how a hammer driver works in this in-depth look at variable speed and torque settings, and the three modes of operation: hammer, drill, and drive
How it Works: Heat Transfer Through Insulation
Insulation is an incredibly effective way of making sure that conditioned indoor air stays indoors.
Heat-Recovery Ventilator
Heat-recovery ventilators can keep up to 80% of the energy in exhaust air inside a house, saving conditioned air and the money spent to heat or cool it.

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