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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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2009 International Fuel Gas Code - IFGC

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Author(s)
International Code Council
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Organization(s)
ICC
Description
2009 edition of code establishing a baseline for the design and installation of fuel gas systems and gas fired appliances through performance requirements.

Clothes Dryers

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Author(s)
ENERGY STAR
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Organization(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
EPA,
ENERGY STAR
Description
ENERGY STAR clothes dryer buying guidance for consumers.

Energy Saver: Laundry

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Author(s)
U.S. Department of Energy
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Organization(s)
DOE
Description
DOE's consumer information about energy and laundry.

Is There a Mouse in the House? Eliminate Mice with IPM

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Author(s)
Pennsylvania State University
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Organization(s)
Pennsylvania State University,
PennState Extension
Description
Article explaining how to use integrated pest management to choose methods of pest control that are safe and effective.

Rats: Information for Tenants and Property Owners

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Author(s)
City of New York
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Organization(s)
City of New York
Description
Website providing information about how to keep the properties rat-free and address conditions that can lead to rats.

Refrigerator Thermometers: Cold Facts about Food Safety

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Author(s)
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
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Organization(s)
FDA
Description
When it comes to protecting yourself and your family from foodborne illness, one of your most effective tools is the kitchen refrigerator.

Retrofitting Forced Air Combi Systems: A Cold Climate Field Assessment

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Author(s)
McAlpine Jake,
et al.
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Organization(s)
NorthernSTAR Building America Partnership,
NorthernSTAR,
University of Minnesota,
UMIN
Description
This project analyzed combined condensing water heaters or boilers and hydronic air coils to provide high efficiency domestic hot water (DHW) and forced air space heating. Called "combi" systems, they provided similar space and water heating performance less expensively than installing two...

Termites and ICFs

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Author(s)
Insulated Concrete Forms Association
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Organization(s)
ICF Builder
Description
Document with information on preventing termites when using ICFs.

What Is a Weep Hole and Its Purpose?

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Author(s)
Krejci Cassie,
Muncaster John
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Organization(s)
Polyguard
Description
An article describing a way to protect drain and ventilation holes in brick veneer siding against pests. Selecting a fine screen mesh opening (1/55-inch or 0.5-mm) is important to guard against small insects such as subterranean termites.