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Adding weatherstripping to a door

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Columbia Water and Light
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Columbia Water and Light
Video from Columbia Water and Light on different types of weatherstripping and how to install them to properly air seal doors.

Addressing mold after a natural disaster

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Author(s)
Reichel
Organization(s)
HUD
Video showing the ten steps to take to prevent mold growth after a natural disaster according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Advanced Framing vs Traditional Framing

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Author(s)
Risinger
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Build with Matt Risinger
Video describing traditional 2x4 16 inch on center framing versus advanced framing with 2x6 stud walls at 24 inch on center, insulated corners and headers, wall stud-ceiling joist alignment, etc. providing a strong wall with more room for insulation.

After the Storm: Building for High Wind Resistance

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Video presentation describing the importance of a continuous load path and how good design and construction practices can improve storm resistance per APA guidelines.

Air Admittance Vents

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Home Innovation Research Labs
Organization(s)
Home Innovation Research Labs
Video from Home Innovation Research Labs giving a background on air admittance vents, which are one-way mechanical vents used in plumbing systems to eliminate the need for conventional pipe venting and roof penetrations.

Are you prepared with water in your Go Kit?

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This video explains the importance of having water in one's Go-Kit, and talks about how much and what tools to pack for gathering more water.

Assembly Sequence for Concrete Wall with Exterior Insulation

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Author(s)
University of Minnesota
Organization(s)
ORNL,
Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
University of Minnesota
Video animation showing an assembly sequence for a concrete basement wall with exterior insulation

Backwater Valve Installation

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cityofwindsor
Organization(s)
cityofwindsor
Video from cityofwindsor showing the steps taken to install a backwater valve to prevent backup flooding in a home.

Bay Area Seismic Retrofit

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Author(s)
Howard Cook
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Bay Area Seismic Retrofit
YouTube video channel containing videos on how a seismic retrofit should be done and ways they are done incorrectly.

Be Ember Prepared

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Author(s)
University of Nevada Cooperative Extension
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University of Nevada Cooperative Extension
Video presentation describing ways homeowners can prepare their homes to reduce the threat of wildfires.

Blower Door Quick Guide Part 1

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Author(s)
The Energy Conservatory
Organization(s)
The Energy Conservatory
Part 1 describes why do a test, components of the Minneapolis Blower Door kit and how to set it up.

Blower Door Quick Guide Part 2

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Author(s)
The Energy Conservatory
Organization(s)
The Energy Conservatory
Part 2 shows how to do a one point depressurization test, the most common test, as well as how to use the Cruise function.

Blown Cellulose Insulation

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Author(s)
Home Innovation Research Labs
Organization(s)
Home Innovation Research Labs
Video from Home Innovation Research Labs giving a background on installing blown cellulose insulation in stud cavities.

BrHEAThe Instruction Video

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Author(s)
Grunau,
Benesch
Organization(s)
Cold Climate Housing Research Center,
CCHRC
Video describing the brHEAThe air circulation system in a low-air infiltrating Galena, Alaska home.

Building A Safer House

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Video demonstrating the rebuilding in Alabama following April 2011's tornadoes to strengthen new homes by building safer structures with recommendations based on FEMA guidelines.

Building Alaska's Next Generation Housing

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Alaska Public Media
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Alaska Public Media
Video from Alaska Public Media and Cold Climate Housing Research Center explaining how the changing climate will need to be met with changing housing structures, specifically homes' foundations.