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What to expect when you're expecting an earthquake

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What Type of Connection is Critical in Creating a Continuous Path Differing Loads?

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What’s New with Indoor airPLUS Version 2: What Builders and Verifiers Need to Know

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Whats My BFE?

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When a minisplit heat pump’s air filters get this clogged, air cannot flow through the filters and the heat pump may stop running until the filters are cleaned

When a minisplit heat pump’s air filters get this clogged, air cannot flow through the filters and the heat pump may stop running until the filters are cleaned
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When adding an addition to an existing home, the new construction must meet current code.

When adding an addition to an existing home, the new construction must meet current code.
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When adding insulation to a garage door, measure your door framing to determine what thickness of rigid foam the space will allow.

When adding insulation to a garage door, measure your door framing to determine what thickness of rigid foam the space will allow.
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When appliances are pulled out, you can access the sill plate to seal between the wall and subfloor as well as around other holes in the walls for wiring or plumbing.

When appliances are pulled out, you can access the sill plate to seal between the wall and subfloor as well as around other holes in the walls for wiring or plumbing.
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When architects and builders think of the house as a systems, all of the parts are designed to work together for a healthy, durable home that minimizes builder callbacks while cutting energy, maintenance, and repair costs down the road.

When architects and builders think of the house as a systems, all of the parts are designed to work together for a healthy, durable home that minimizes builder callbacks while cutting energy, maintenance, and repair costs down the road.
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When averaged over several years, more fatalities are caused by extreme heat than by any other weather-related hazard

When averaged over several years, more fatalities are caused by extreme heat than by any other weather-related hazard
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When closing the grille cover over the return duct after replacing the furnace filter, make sure that the filter is properly sitting in the space and the latches or screws are securely fastened.

When closing the grille cover over the return duct after replacing the furnace filter, make sure that the filter is properly sitting in the space and the latches or screws are securely fastened.
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When condensation forms on the interior side of wall sheathing and is not able to dry out, it can lead to mold growth and rotting of wall sheathing and framing

When condensation forms on the interior side of wall sheathing and is not able to dry out, it can lead to mold growth and rotting of wall sheathing and framing
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When correctly installed, drip edge flashing directs rainwater into the gutter.

When correctly installed, drip edge flashing directs rainwater into the gutter.
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When filling a water heater tank, open the cold water valve (on left) to begin filling the tank and turn on one or two faucets for hot water (right), allowing air to escape from the tank.

When filling a water heater tank, open the cold water valve (on left) to begin filling the tank and turn on one or two faucets for hot water (right), allowing air to escape from the tank.
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When flood waters reach living areas, the resulting mold and contamination can greatly increase clean up time and costs.

When flood waters reach living areas, the resulting mold and contamination can greatly increase clean up time and costs.
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When HVAC systems are installed in enclosed garages, it is preferable that the equipment is located within an air-sealed room that is connected to the conditioned space.

When HVAC systems are installed in enclosed garages, it is preferable that the equipment is located within an air-sealed room that is connected to the conditioned space.
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When installing a new clothes washer measure the space where it will be installed and any doorways it will have to go through to ensure it will fit.

When installing a new clothes washer measure the space where it will be installed and any doorways it will have to go through to ensure it will fit.
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When installing a new clothes washer, connect the hot, cold, and drain hoses; the drain hose should extend less than 6 inches into the drain to allow an air gap so that water doesn’t get siphoned back into the washing machine.

When installing a new clothes washer, connect the hot, cold, and drain hoses; the drain hose should extend less than 6 inches into the drain to allow an air gap so that water doesn’t get siphoned back into the washing machine.
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When installing blinds, use the manufacturer’s instructions to mark the locations of the mounting brackets at the top of the window with a perpendicular line.

When installing blinds, use the manufacturer’s instructions to mark the locations of the mounting brackets at the top of the window with a perpendicular line.
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When installing ductwork to vent a range hood to outside, a hole saw can be used to cut through the exterior wall.

When installing ductwork to vent a range hood to outside, a hole saw can be used to cut through the exterior wall.
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When installing exhaust fan ducts, use as few elbows as possible

When installing exhaust fan ducts, use as few elbows as possible
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When installing exhaust fan ducts, use rigid metal ductwork

When installing exhaust fan ducts, use rigid metal ductwork
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When installing exhaust fan ducts, use the shortest duct runs possible to the outside

When installing exhaust fan ducts, use the shortest duct runs possible to the outside
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When installing fasteners in roof sheathing, common mistakes include using the wrong size fasteners, missing the framing members, overdriving nails, and using too many or too few fasteners.

When installing fasteners in roof sheathing, common mistakes include using the wrong size fasteners, missing the framing members, overdriving nails, and using too many or too few fasteners.