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Reinforced Masonry Pier Construction, FEMA Technical Fact Sheet No. 3.4

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Federal Emergency Management Agency
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FEMA
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Fact sheet describing an alternative to piles in V Zones and A Zones in coastal areas where soil properties preclude pile installation, but the need for an “open foundation system” still exists and recommendations for good masonry practices in coastal environments; also published in FEMA P-499 “Home...

The State of the Nation's Housing 2010

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Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University
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Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University
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Even as the worst housing market correction in more than 60 years appeared to turn a corner in 2009, the fallout from sharply lower home prices and high unemployment continued.

Tips to Eliminate Energy Waste

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Mason PUD 3
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Mason PUD 3
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Webpage describing methods to save energy at home, including turning down your water heater set point, scheduling your HVAC system, adding or fixing weatherstripping, and changing HVAC system filters, among other tips.