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Pinch the spring-loaded mounting wires on either side of the fan to release them and remove the cover from the exhaust fan

Pinch the spring-loaded mounting wires on either side of the fan to release them and remove the cover from the exhaust fan
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Pleated blinds provide cooling savings in summer by blocking and reflecting sunlight, while allowing some diffuse daylight to pass through.

Pleated blinds provide cooling savings in summer by blocking and reflecting sunlight, while allowing some diffuse daylight to pass through.
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Plywood or OSB panels are a cost-effective way to protect windows from wind-borne debris.

Plywood or OSB panels are a cost-effective way to protect windows from wind-borne debris.
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Porch roofs, pergolas, and large overhangs can effectively shade windows and doors facing south, southeast, southwest, or even due east or west for most of the day if the overhang is very deep and sufficiently wide.

Porch roofs, pergolas, and large overhangs can effectively shade windows and doors facing south, southeast, southwest, or even due east or west for most of the day if the overhang is very deep and sufficiently wide.
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Position the storm window into opening, to ensure proper fit.

Position the storm window into opening, to ensure proper fit.
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Potential locations for retrofit particle sensors for range hood control.

Potential locations for retrofit particle sensors for range hood control.
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Potential locations for sensors used for long-term monitoring.

Potential locations for sensors used for long-term monitoring.
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Pouring water into the window track and checking for drainage at the weep holes can reveal if weep holes are draining properly.

Pouring water into the window track and checking for drainage at the weep holes can reveal if weep holes are draining properly.
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Prepare to Avoid the Dangers of Flying Debris

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Press in on the sides of the plastic light cover to remove the light cover from the bathroom exhaust fan for cleaning

Press in on the sides of the plastic light cover to remove the light cover from the bathroom exhaust fan for cleaning
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Press the blind assembly into the mounting brackets per manufacturer’s instructions.

Press the blind assembly into the mounting brackets per manufacturer’s instructions.
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Press weatherstrip tightly into the door jams to ensure it is secure and airtight.

Press weatherstrip tightly into the door jams to ensure it is secure and airtight.
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Proper flashing around windows is especially important when the rigid foam serves as the drainage plane in the wall

Proper flashing around windows is especially important when the rigid foam serves as the drainage plane in the wall
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Proper Installation of Filter

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Protect Your Home in a FLASH - DIY Plywood Hurricane Shutters

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Protect Your Windows & Doors from High Winds

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Pull the exhaust fan vent cover down gently to access the spring-loaded mounting wires

Pull the exhaust fan vent cover down gently to access the spring-loaded mounting wires
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Pumpkin Ridge Passive House Video #017: Mechanical Ventilation System Pt. I

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Pumpkin Ridge Passive House Video #018: Mechanical Ventilation System Pt. II

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Pumpkin Ridge Passive House Video #15: Window Install Prep & Air Sealing

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Push a straw cleaning brush or another thin brush back and forth into the window weep hole to clean out debris.

Push a straw cleaning brush or another thin brush back and forth into the window weep hole to clean out debris.
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Radiant heat from wildfires can crack windows by heating the exterior surface (#1) causing it to expand and crack when exposed to wildfire.

Radiant heat from wildfires can crack windows by heating the exterior surface (#1) causing it to expand and crack when exposed to wildfire.
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Re-install the storm window panels, ensuring that the low-E coating is facing outwards.

Re-install the storm window panels, ensuring that the low-E coating is facing outwards.
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Recommended sealant location as part of window frame rehabilitation

Recommended sealant location as part of window frame rehabilitation