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Designing Porous Polymers for Daytime Radiative Cooling

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Advanced Materials Lecture Series
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Advanced Materials Lecture Series
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Video from Advanced Materials Lecture Series on polymer technologies being developed for reflecting solar radiation in hot climates.
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Did You Know? Hurricane Retrofit a Home (#5349)

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Holigan
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Your New House Improvement TV Show
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Video segment educating homeowners on how to make their communities more disaster-resistant, from Michael Holigan's Your New House Home Improvement TV Show.
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Direct Water into Gutters with a Kickout Flashing Diverter

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Guertin Mike
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Fine Homebuilding Magazine
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When flashing one of a house’s biggest potential leaks — where the eave overhang meets a vertical wall — editorial advisor Mike Guertin chooses to err on the side of caution to control water flow and not rely solely on step flashing.

Disaster Ready Washington

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This video discusses the steps people can take to prepare their homes and emergency supply kits to be ready for a disaster.

Do you know how to store water properly?

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This video explains the importance of having enough water on hand in case of an emergency, how to store the drinking water, and how to use and gather more in the case of an emergency.
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Earthquake Shut-Off Valves

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nwnaturalgas
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nwnaturalgas
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Video from nwnaturalgas outlining basic information about earthquake shutoff valves.
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Ember Activity on the Caughlin Fire

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UNRExtension
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UNRExtension
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Video from the University of Nevada - Reno explaining how ember activity from the Caughlin fire paired with high winds led to the destruction of homes over a mile away from the fire.

Energy 101: Cool Roofs

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U.S. Department of Energy
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DOE
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Video from DOE on how 'cool roofs' can increase home energy efficiency.

Energy 101: Geothermal Heat Pumps

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U.S. Department of Energy
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DOE
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Video from DOE on geothermal heat pumps and their use in hot and cold climates for heating and cooling needs.
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Engineered Wood Floor Systems: Best Practices

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Home Innovation Research Labs
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Home Innovation Research Labs
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Video from Home Innovation Research Labs showing best practices for designing and installing engineered wood floor L-joist systems.
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Episode 5: Home Erosion Control

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University of Arkansas
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University of Arkansas
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Video from University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture on how to construct a gravel path to control erosion.
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Erosion & Sediment Control Requirements

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LGL Archive Page
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City of Lexington Kentucky
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Video from LGL Archive Page (City of Lexington Kentucky) explaining the steps needed to take to ensure proper site drainage prior to new home construction.
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Fighting the Washoe Drive Fire

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UNRExtension
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UNRExtension
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Video from the University of Nevada - Reno with a firefighter who fought the Washoe Drive Fire explains how strong winds can cause rapid wildfire spread, affecting homes.
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Fire Behavior on the Washoe Drive Fire

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UNRExtension
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UNRExtension
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Video from the University of Nevada - Reno explaining how a particular fire, the Washoe Drive Fire, was able to spread rapidly and affect homes and other structures through flying embers reaching roofs, vents, garages, and other openings.
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Fire-Safe Building Materials

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UNRExtension
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UNRExtension
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Video presentation from the University of Nevada - Reno explaining fire-safe building materials and their classifications.