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Guide describing installation of sump pumps in the basement or crawlspace of a home.
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Guide describing how to air-seal common walls between dwelling units in multifamily housing.
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Guide describing how to install moisture-resistant materials on walls behind showers and tubs to help manage moisture.
Information Guide
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Information guide describing options to consider when retrofitting or upgrading a home's HVAC system.
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Guide describing how to upgrade or expand an existing HVAC system.
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Guide describing appropriate flooring for wet areas of the home.
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Guide describing the repair and reconfiguration of the air handler closet and platform when replacing the air handler.
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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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Information guide describing things to consider when considering home retrofits in the basement or crawlspace including HVAC, wiring, or structural systems.
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Guide describing principles of insulating and air sealing band joists as a stand alone energy upgrade, or as part of creating a closed crawlspace.
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Guide describing how to correctly vent a clothes dryer to direct exhaust air out of the home.
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Guide describing use of smart power strips (i.e., Tier 1, master-slave, load-sensing advanced power strips) for miscellaneous electric loads such as entertainment centers and computer stations.
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Guide describing ways to seal drywall to the top plate of an exterior wall to air-seal the wall cavity.
Information Guide
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Information guide describing section 5 in the ENERGY STAR Version 3.0/3.1 (Revision 11) Rater Field Checklist.
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.
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Guide describing how to air-seal bathroom and kitchen exhaust fans.
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Guide describing air-sealing of the seams and holes in HVAC air handler and furnace cabinets.
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Guide describing how to conduct duct leakage tests on all components of the HVAC system (including the air handler, ductwork, register boxes/boots, and all air devices such as diffusers, registers, or grilles).
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Guide describing how to install an efficient kitchen exhaust fan.
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Guide describing how to install spray foam on the exterior of the existing home after framing over the existing siding.
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Guide describing how to repair or replace skylights in existing homes.
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Guide describing how to correctly air-seal a wall with missing top plates or open wall cavities.
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Guide describing how to air-seal attic access panels, doors, and stairs to provide a continuous air barrier at the ceiling.
Information Guide
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Information guide describing how to balance air pressure in supply and return ducts of a central forced air system to minimize drafts and help provide consistent temperatures from room to room.
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Guide describing how to insert a replacement window in an existing home.
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Guide describing how to install a bathroom exhaust fan to remove excess moisture.
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Guide describing how to air seal and insulate a non-ICAT recessed "can" light from an accessible attic in an existing home.
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Guide describing how to install efficient clothes washers in new and existing homes.
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Guide describing methods for short-term control of erosion during construction and long-term measures for controlling erosion on sloped sites or sites with river banks or shore lines.