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Website containing educational and marketing resources for residential fire sprinklers.
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Detailed information about Formaldehyde including health effects and strategies to reduce exposure.
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Article describing identification of termite infestations in homes and treatment options.
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Website containing commercial information related to air conditioning and heating.
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Webpage explaining how to site and orient a house to take advantage of the solar path.
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ENERGY STAR webpage describing the benefits of storm windows and a link to a product list.
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Resource that explains how water softeners work to reduce scale.
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A website explaining basic lighting principles and terms & how they are applied to the home.
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A website exploring the use of lighting controls products like dimmers, motion sensors and timers to save energy in the home.
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Website estimating energy production and cost of energy of grid-connected photovoltaic (PV) energy systems throughout the world.
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Website providing information about how to prevent rodent entry in homes.
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Training course describing how to incorporate trees into an energy-conserving landscape.
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Web article providing information on how to reduce solar gains through windows.
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Online calculator for estimating payback of adding additional insulation to your house.
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CIMA is a trade association made up of cellulose insulation producers and affiliated members in the United States and Canada dedicated to ensuring the highest quality cellulose insulation products and standards.
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Webpage describing the advantages and disadvantages of ductless mini-split air conditioner.
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Webpage providing information on using awnings to enhance outdoor living space.
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Website providing links to the EPA developed map of radon risk in the United States.
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Document outlining a well-detailed drainage plane and flashings.
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Standard providing a comprehensive approach to evaluating, selecting, specifying and installing flexible duct in HVAC systems.
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Document outlining important safety considerations of ventless fireplaces.
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Website for CEE, the US and Canadian consortium of natural gas and electric efficiency program administrators.
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Standard providing information on contractors who offer radon control services to homeowners.
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Information sheet with information about insulating and ventilating attics.
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Document containing a 3D drawing (CAD) of advanced framing details.
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Case study of new home construction in the hot-humid climate.
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Information sheet describing transfer ducts and grilles for HVAC.