Reference
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Report presenting the results from several demonstrations of a new method for sealing building envelop air leaks.
Reference
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Information sheet about sealing combustion appliances to ensure good indoor air quality.
Guide
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Guide describing how to properly test the air barrier between the garage and house, and how to ensure the air barrier is tight enough to prevent garage air from entering the home.
Reference
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Report on the impact of air sealing between the foundation and the living space on radon transport reduction across the foundation and living space floor assembly at fifteen home.
Information Guide
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Information guide describing hazardous materials that may encountered in the home when retrofitting a home, including asbestos, mold, and radon.
Information Guide
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Information guide describing things to consider when considering home retrofits in the basement or crawlspace including HVAC, wiring, or structural systems.
Reference
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Website providing information on all types of pest management for multi-family housing.
Information Guide
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Information guide describing things to consider before attempting air sealing, insulating, and equipment retrofits in a home that has combustion appliances located within the home.
Guide
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Guide describing how to install a radon mitigation fan to actively remove radon from the home.
Information Guide
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Guide describing how to evaluate ventilations systems before performing home upgrades.
Information Guide
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Information guide describing things to consider before retrofitting walls, windows, and doors, including wiring, moisture protection, and lead paint.
Information Guide
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Information guide describing best practices for dealing with hazards that might be encountered when returning to a home to do renovations after a natural disaster.
Guide
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Guide describing ways builders can block off entry points and otherwise make homes inhospitable to all manner of pests.
Guide
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Guide describing how to choose and install a carbon monoxide alarm.
Guide
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Guide describing methods to keep birds, rodents, and other pests out of vent openings and other locations in new and existing homes.
Guide
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Guide describing the EPA's Indoor AirPlus construction specifications for low/no VOC paints and finishes.