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A remodeler uses his own home to train himself and his crew in specific green practices so he can better inform clients.
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Tips for energy-efficient design for kitchens and baths including proper ventilation and air sealing.
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CARL SEVILLE: Rather than being an afterthought or sideline to a remodeling project, building science should be integral to every remodel, right from the beginning of the process.
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Building performance may be the most important component of a good remodel. Ed Voytovich busts two building performance myths.
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Taking HVAC system sizing beyond rule-of-thumb so that their design, sizing, and installation are accurate and meet the performance levels of today's more energy-efficient homes.
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Positive steps for proper ventilation and avoiding negative pressure.
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Getting a home-performance division set up quickly using the expertise and training materials of Home Performance Matters.
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The pros and cons of each type of insulation.
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There may soon be a new set of rules for remodelers to adhere to when it comes to performing weatherization work.
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Just how important is certification now that Home Star is gone? Many remodelers still see value in having their employees certified in home performance contracting.
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CARL SEVILLE: The single biggest obstacle to green remodeling is ignorance. Don't accept the status quo.
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The FHA's two-year pilot program will help homeowners fund energy-efficiency upgrades on their homes.
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Insulation, window upgrades, and solar panels lead the way for this condo homeowner's goal of an energy-efficient home.
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Built Right Renovations uses this checklist as a customer service tool to help homeowners identify where they can save energy — and money — and to help position the remodeler as an expert.
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Some remodelers are making the most of government incentives to improve the performance of existing U.S. housing stock — and to boost their bottom line.
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Home Star may be gone, but all is not lost. There are still abundant options for remodelers who want to capitalize on home performance work.
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A 1950s-era Massachusetts home uses 60% less energy after a deep energy retrofit.
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MICHAEL ANSCHEL: Are deep energy retrofits all they're cracked up to be? And what, exactly, constitutes a safe deep energy retrofit?