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HFSC
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Website containing educational and marketing resources for residential fire sprinklers.
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NFPA
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Report assessing the costs of home fire sprinkler systems.
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ENERGY STAR
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A comprehensive list of all ENERGY STAR home performance programs.
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Home Power
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Web article about solar site assessment.
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University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources
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A guide that summarizes building materials and design considerations for increasing wildfire-resistivity of homes in areas that are prone to wildfires.
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Home Ventilating Institute
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Website providing certified rating programs to help manufacturers, builders, contractors and homeowners compare performance of ventilation products for air flow, sound, and other performance characteristics.
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FEMA
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Report presenting seismic design and construction guidance for one- and two-family houses for homebuilders, knowledgeable homeowners, and other non-engineers.
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FEMA,
EPA,
HUD,
NIH,
CDC
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Guidance from EPA, FEMA, HUD, and NIH on how to deal with asbestos in homes following natural disasters.
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CDC,
EPA,
FEMA,
HUD,
NIH
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Homeowner guidance from CDC, EPA, FEMA, HUD, and NIH on how to safely clean up mold issues following flooding from a natural disaster.
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EPA,
FEMA,
HUD,
NIH
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Guidance from EPA, FEMA, HUD, and NIH on homeowner safety dealing with lead contaminants.
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EPA,
FEMA,
HUD
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Homeowner guidance from EPA, FEMA, HUD, and NIH on dealing with radon following a natural disaster.
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Federal Emergency Management Agency,
FEMA
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Report describing for homeowners how to protect their homes from flooding, 3rd Edition.
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FEMA
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Brochure describing FEMA documents and foundation tips for floodproofing homes.
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University of California
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Wildfire mitigation guidelines from the University of California outlining how to mitigate fire risk for attached decks.
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SSC,
State of California
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Guidebook that provides information on earthquake hazards that can damage homes, the design and retrofit of earthquake resistant housing, and how to find more information on earthquake safety.
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Home Energy Magazine
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Article describing the factors that can lead to inefficient hot water distribution systems in homes.
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HWS NW
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Guide describing how to choose energy-efficient water heaters, including heat pump models, with tips on installation, rebates, and incentives for maximizing energy savings.
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Siding Cost Guide
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A starting point for ballparking and comparing the cost of different siding materials and a brief overview of the pros and cons of different siding materials.
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Building Science Corporation
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Article describing the impact of stack effect on building performance, highlighting how pressure differences caused by temperature and height affect air infiltration and exfiltration, and detailing strategies like compartmentalization and distributed mechanical systems to manage airflow and maintain...
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Article describing the stack effect in buildings.
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FEMA
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Fact sheet describing effects of planning, siting, and design decisions on coastal home costs, including initial, operating, and long-term costs; risk determination; and the effect on costs of meeting and exceeding code and NFIP design and construction requirements; also published in FEMA P-499...
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Home & Garden
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Resource that explains how water softeners work to reduce scale.
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Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
ORNL,
American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy,
ACEEE
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Report sumarizing results of an ICF investigation of side-by-side houses in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
EPA
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ENERGY STAR webpage describing how a heat pump water heater works.
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Rocky Mountain Institute,
RMI
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Article from RMI on how climate change is leading to an increase in critical extreme heat hours and what smart building strategies can be taken to mitigate some of these effects including paint color and insulation.
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Home Ventilating Institute
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Website with articles on home ventilation and indoor air quality.
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New York Times
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Installation tips and product suggestions for mounting hardware.
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Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
ORNL,
American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy,
ACEEE
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Report presenting construction methods, building products, appliances and equipment of four single-family houses that achieve dramatic energy reductions and approach “net zero energy” use.
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Green Building Advisor
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Information sheet presenting the correct methods for building an insulated cathedral ceiling.
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Green Building Solutions
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A report describing how to build a high-performance affordable house to achieve 30% whole house energy savings in the mixed-humid climate region.
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Washington Post
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Article from Washington Post on passive cooling measures for homes during extreme heat.
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The Earthbound Report
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Article from The Earthbound Report on passive cooling design strategies for homes located in hot climates.
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New Home Source
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Article summarizing for potential homeowners items to check or demand from the builder in designing a home for a cold climate.
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Journal of Light Construction
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Article describing how omission of two small but critical wall details, a kick-out flashing and a weep screed, lead to extensive water damage to a wall.
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EPA
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Companion document to the Indoor airPLUS Construction Specifications, providing guidance on identifying compliant products, including industry databases and examples of product labeling.
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GBA
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Website that explains and provides diagrams for covering up above-grade rigid foam insulation.
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Green Building Advisor,
GBA
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Information sheet presenting techniques for installing cellulose insulation.
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Green Building Advisor,
GBA
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Blog entry describing methods for insulating basement walls on the interior or exterior.
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This Old House
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An article and video of a breakdown on the preparation and installation of basement insulation.
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American Boiler Manufacturers Association
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Article describing how to use radiator inlet orifices optimize two-pipe steam heating systems.
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U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Factsheet describing how to partially install a heat pump in a manufactured home in the manufactured home factory.
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Green Building Advisor,
GBA
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Website blog with guidance about calculating heat-loss.
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NFPA
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Factsheet describing defensible space and wildfire risk reduction steps that homeowners can take to make their homes safer during a wildfire.
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Montana State University Extension,
MSU Extension
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Article from Montana State University Extension explaining how proper insulation techniques can greatly reduce the risks of ice dams on roofs in cold climate zones.
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Vinyl Siding Institute
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Factsheet describing proper methods for installing vinyl siding and soffit coverings in high wind and coastal areas.
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CDC
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A website providing a checklist of important areas to check when sealing holes inside and outside of the home to prevent entry by rodents and other outside pests.
How To Shut Off Your Natural Gas In An Emergency – Learn How To Locate And Shut Off Your Natural Gas
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SoCalGas
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Webpage describing how to locate and manually shut off natural gas service at the meter.
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FTC
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FTC website explaining the usefulness of the EnergyGuide label when shopping for home appliances.
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IBHS
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Checklist for verifying FORTIFIED levels and documentation needed.