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A Quick Guide on How to Select a New Stove for Home Heat

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Washington Department of Ecology
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Washington Department of Ecology
This video gives homeowners information about wood, gas, and pellet stoves and fireplace inserts.

Above the Flood

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Video explaining the process of elevating a home in flood-prone areas from LSU AgCenter.

Adding weatherstripping to a door

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

Advanced Framing vs Traditional Framing

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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
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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.

ASCE 37: Design Loads on Structures During Construction [E17a]

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American Institute of Steel Construction
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AISC
Video presentation describing designing homes to meet and exceed codes & standards to resist structural damage from seismic and high wind disasters.

Back to Basics: Termites and Building Construction

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PMP TV
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PMP TV
Video presentation from PMP TV covering different building strategies as they relate to different slab and foundation types and building materials to keep out termites.

Backwater Valve Installation

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cityofwindsor
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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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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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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.

Be Hurricane Ready: Secure Soffits

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Video describing an easy method of properly securing soffits on your home per IBHS FORTIFIED Home guidelines.

Blower Door Quick Guide Part 2

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The Energy Conservatory
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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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Home Innovation Research Labs
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Home Innovation Research Labs
Video from Home Innovation Research Labs giving a background on installing blown cellulose insulation in stud cavities.

Building A Safer House

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Video describing home strengthening efforts in Alabama following 2011 tornados including recommendations based on FEMA guidelines.

Building with Indoor airPLUS

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Video describing how builders can incorporate Indoor airPLUS plus guidelines to help improve indoor air quality.

Chimney Flashing 1 Measuring

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Ivy Tech ivyVILOS
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Ivy Tech ivyVILOS
Video from Ivy Tech ivyVILOS giving an in-depth tutorial on how to properly flash a chimney, focusing on pre-construction measurements. Part 1 of 11.

Chimney Flashing 10 Top Cap Flashing

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Ivy Tech ivyVILOS
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Ivy Tech ivyVILOS
Video from Ivy Tech ivyVILOS giving an in-depth tutorial on how to properly flash a chimney, focusing on installing the top cap flashing. Part 10 of 11.

Chimney Flashing 11 Secure Cap Flashing

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Ivy Tech ivyVILOS
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Ivy Tech ivyVILOS
Video from Ivy Tech ivyVILOS giving an in-depth tutorial on how to properly flash a chimney, focusing on securing the cap flashings. Part 11 of 11.

Chimney Flashing 2 Preparation

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Ivy Tech ivyVILOS
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Ivy Tech ivyVILOS
Video from Ivy Tech ivyVILOS giving an in-depth tutorial on how to properly flash a chimney, focusing on material preparation before construction. Part 2 of 11.

Chimney Flashing 3 Bending

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Ivy Tech ivyVILOS
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Ivy Tech ivyVILOS
Video from Ivy Tech ivyVILOS giving an in-depth tutorial on how to properly flash a chimney, focusing on measuring and bending flashing before installation. Part 3 of 11.

Chimney Flashing 4 Base Front Apron

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Ivy Tech ivyVILOS
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Ivy Tech ivyVILOS
Video from Ivy Tech ivyVILOS giving an in-depth tutorial on how to properly flash a chimney, focusing on installing the base front apron. Part 4 of 11.

Chimney Flashing 5 Step Sides

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Ivy Tech ivyVILOS
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Ivy Tech ivyVILOS
Video from Ivy Tech ivyVILOS giving an in-depth tutorial on how to properly flash a chimney, focusing on installing step sides. Part 5 of 11.

Chimney Flashing 6 Top Pan

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Ivy Tech ivyVILOS
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Ivy Tech ivyVILOS
Video from Ivy Tech ivyVILOS giving an in-depth tutorial on how to properly flash a chimney, focusing on installing the top pan. Part 6 of 11.

Chimney Flashing 7 Front Cap Flashing

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Ivy Tech ivyVILOS
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Ivy Tech ivyVILOS
Video from Ivy Tech ivyVILOS giving an in-depth tutorial on how to properly flash a chimney, focusing on installing the front cap flashing. Part 7 of 11.

Chimney Flashing 8 Left Side Cap Flashing

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Ivy Tech ivyVILOS
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Ivy Tech ivyVILOS
Video from Ivy Tech ivyVILOS giving an in-depth tutorial on how to properly flash a chimney, focusing on installing the left side cap flashing. Part 8 of 11.

Chimney Flashing 9 Right Side Cap Flashing

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Ivy Tech ivyVILOS
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Ivy Tech ivyVILOS
Video from Ivy Tech ivyVILOS giving an in-depth tutorial on how to properly flash a chimney, focusing on installing the right side cap flashing. Part 9 of 11.