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A washing machine drain pan can provide peace of mind knowing your flooring will be at least temporarily protected from water damage if the clothes washer should leak.

A washing machine drain pan can provide peace of mind knowing your flooring will be at least temporarily protected from water damage if the clothes washer should leak.
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A water-resistant membrane that takes the place of house wrap is sprayed is painted over seams and window framing then sprayed over the entire wall to provide a weather-resistant air barrier.

A water-resistant membrane that takes the place of house wrap is sprayed is painted over seams and window framing then sprayed over the entire wall to provide a weather-resistant air barrier.
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A WaterSense-labeled showerhead is tested to ensure a flow of ≤ 0.35 gallons in a 10-second test.

A WaterSense-labeled showerhead is tested to ensure a flow of ≤ 0.35 gallons in a 10-second test.
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Above the Flood

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Add metal connectors to strengthen framing connections in an existing wall from inside the home by removing drywall.

Add metal connectors to strengthen framing connections in an existing wall from inside the home by removing drywall.
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Adding planted terraces to a sloped yard can slow down runoff and reduce erosion

Adding planted terraces to a sloped yard can slow down runoff and reduce erosion
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Addressing mold after a natural disaster

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Adjustable jamb/head weatherstripping.

Adjustable jamb/head weatherstripping.
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After cleaning the exhaust fan, the gap around the fan between the fan housing and the drywall should be caulked to stop air leakage from the house to the attic

After cleaning the exhaust fan, the gap around the fan between the fan housing and the drywall should be caulked to stop air leakage from the house to the attic
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After its thorough cleaning, this exhaust fan should operate much more efficiently and quietly

After its thorough cleaning, this exhaust fan should operate much more efficiently and quietly
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After removing the light bulb from this combination exhaust fan/light, the housing for the light can be removed by unscrewing this nut

After removing the light bulb from this combination exhaust fan/light, the housing for the light can be removed by unscrewing this nut
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Air leaking through the home's envelope wastes a lot of energy and increases energy costs.

Air leaking through the home's envelope wastes a lot of energy and increases energy costs.
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Air seal rough opening from inside

Air seal rough opening from inside
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Allow 1/32" clearance between the fastener head and the vinyl siding panel.

Allow 1/32" clearance between the fastener head and the vinyl siding panel.
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An anchor side plate is used to connect the concrete foundation to the sill plate from the exterior as part of a seismic retrofit when the sill plate is not accessible from the interior of the home

An anchor side plate is used to connect the concrete foundation to the sill plate from the exterior as part of a seismic retrofit when the sill plate is not accessible from the interior of the home
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An engineered bioswale uses perforated pipe laid in rock and landscape fabric at the bottom of a vegetated trench to direct water away from a site.

An engineered bioswale uses perforated pipe laid in rock and landscape fabric at the bottom of a vegetated trench to direct water away from a site.
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An erosion control blanket protects the slope from erosion and provides favorable conditions for bank revegetation

An erosion control blanket protects the slope from erosion and provides favorable conditions for bank revegetation
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An example of the water budget tool report for determining a home's landscaping irrigation needs.

An example of the water budget tool report for determining a home's landscaping irrigation needs..
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An exhaust fan pulls damp air out of a retrofitted sealed crawlspace while drawing in dry air from the living space

An exhaust fan pulls damp air out of a retrofitted sealed crawlspace while drawing in dry air from the living space
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An on-demand hot water pump speeds water delivery to the low-flow plumbing fixtures for significant water and energy savings.

An on-demand hot water pump speeds water delivery to the low-flow plumbing fixtures for significant water and energy savings.
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An uninsulated (or existing insulated) basement slab is retrofitted to reduce moisture transmission by sealing with epoxy paint.

An uninsulated (or existing insulated) basement slab is retrofitted to reduce moisture transmission by sealing with epoxy paint.
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Annual mean precipitation across the U.S.

Annual mean precipitation across the U.S.
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Any holes through the vapor barrier installed over the basement floor slab are thoroughly sealed as part of the foundation water barrier system.

Any holes through the vapor barrier installed over the basement floor slab are thoroughly sealed as part of the foundation water barrier system.
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Apply roof underlayment over roof deck and up the sidewall over housewrap

Apply roof underlayment over roof deck and up the sidewall over housewrap