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Explore this extensive library of building science guidance including research reports from DOE’s Building America program as well as hundreds of other articles, fact sheets, webpages, and reference documents related to constructing and renovating homes.

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Tips to Eliminate Energy Waste

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Mason PUD 3
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Mason PUD 3
Description
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.

Types of Lighting

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Author(s)
U.S. Department of Energy
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DOE
Description
Website with consumer information about various types of lighting.

Understanding Air Barriers, BSD-104

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Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
Information sheet providing definitions, applications, and techniques for applying air barriers.

Understanding Basements, BSD-103

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Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
Information sheet with methods for constructing or retrofitting basements to reduce moisture issues.

Vinyl Siding Installation Manual

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Vinyl Siding Institute
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Vinyl Siding Institute
Description
Publication with installation guidance for vinyl siding.

What are the Connections between Mercury and CFLs?

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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Organization(s)
EPA
Description
A website explaining the connection between using compact fluorescent lightbulbs and the amount of mercury released into the environment.