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Install a self-closing door with weatherstripping and thoroughly air-seal the shared house-garage walls to help keep automobile exhaust and other pollutants out of the home.

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Field Trial of an Aerosol-Based Enclosure Sealing Technology

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Report presenting the results from several demonstrations of a new method for sealing building envelop air leaks.

Air Leakage Testing Garage to House Air Barrier

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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.

Hygrothermal Performance Study: A Field Study Comparison of the Energy and Moisture Performance Characteristics of Ventilated Versus Sealed Crawl Spaces in the South

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Report outlining results from a 2005 hygrothermal pilot study in the South.

Installing a garage exhaust fan is one important step in keeping auto exhaust and other pollutants out of the home

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