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The Basics of Bath Fans
Bath fans are great at exhausting humid or smelly air, and senior editor Martin Holladay recommends that every bathroom have one. In this "GreenBuildingAdvisor.com Insider" article, he explains the importance…
Ducting HRVs and ERVs
Learn how to ensure that the ductwork for a mechanical ventilation system works efficiently to save energy and provide good indoor air quality.
Homemade Bird Screen
I needed a bird screen for a 3-in. HVAC pipe that was exiting a building. I hunted around the hardware store for a preformed piece of screen, but quickly realized…
Breathe Easy with Balanced Ventilation
The best ventilation solutions provide fresh air to the whole house without a severe energy penalty.
Control the Mess When Cutting a Ceiling
I had to install two bath-vent fans and a whole-house fan, and I was dreading the mess from the plaster dust I would create as I cut the holes in…
Dryer Wall Vent Closure
This vent is constructed of galvanized and powder-coated steel
Panasonic Can/Fan Combo Gets Greener
Last year, Panasonic introduced its WhisperRecessed ventilation fan, which combined an 80-cfm exhaust fan with a 6-in. can light in a single fixture. By eliminating the need for a separate…
Stylish, High-Volume, Low-Speed Ceiling Fans
How can a company with such a ridiculous name make such great products? Or, how did a company that makes something as prosaic as ceiling fans come to have such…
What’s the Difference: Whole-House Fans vs. Powered Ventilators
We regularly receive emails at Green Building Advisor from homeowners with questions about attic fans: What’s the purpose of the fan in my attic? How often should I run it?…
Hiding ducts in conditioned space
Ducts, furnaces, and air handlers belong inside a house's conditioned space

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