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Gable End Bracing and Framing

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Author(s)
Joshua McMahon
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Joshua McMahon
Video from Joshua McMahon on gable end bracing and framing practices for roof structural support.

Garage Exhaust Fans

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Author(s)
Dillon
Organization(s)
IBS Advisors
Video by Brett Dillon, of RESNET, explaining simple wiring for installing a garage exhaust fan and reasons for garage fans.

Garage IAQ – Standard + Best Practice Examples

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Author(s)
Risinger
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Build with Matt Risinger
Video describing examples of poor air sealing in a new home and good air sealing of the garage-to-house air barrier in a gut rehab.

Generator Concerns (University of Missouri)

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Video showing how gasoline powered portable generators can bring power back to homes during a power outage while addressing possible safety concerns.

Get a Storm Ready Roof

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Video explaining why having a strong roof is so important in hurricane zones and recommendations on how to construct a roof that will stand up to hurricane force winds from LSU AgCenter.

Getting prepared before a power outage

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This video describes how to build a plan and have certain items ready in the case of a power outage.

gutters and good drainage

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Author(s)
Cold Climate Housing Research Center
Organization(s)
CCHRC
Video from Cold Climate Housing Research Center explaining how to correctly 'fur' and outside wall for maximum insulation protection.

Heat Recovery Ventilator (HRV)

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Organization(s)
Cold Climate Housing Research Center,
CCHRC
Video describing the Cold Climate Housing Research Center heat recovery ventilator system.

Home Hazard Hunt

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This video shows fun and productive ways to find potential hazards in your home and easy ways to fix them.

Homeowners elevate houses for flood protection

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LSU AgCenter
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LSU AgCenter
Video from LSU AgCenter explaining why and how some homeowners are elevating their homes above the Base Flood Elevation (BFE) to mitigate damage during flooding.

Hot Spot: Closed Crawlspace - Ventilation

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Author(s)
Home Innovation Research Labs
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Home Innovation Research Labs
Video from Home Innovation Research Labs on how to comply with IRC ventilation requirements in closed crawlspaces.

House Raising After Harvey

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Houston Public Media
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Houston Public Media
Video from Houston Public Media explaining the process of raising homes in Houston to avoid flooding from another natural disaster like Hurricane Harvey.

How Backwater Valves work, Basic Principles

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Flood Ready - A-Z Flood Protection Services (Backwater Valves,
Sump Pumps,
Maintenance)
Organization(s)
Flood Ready - A-Z Flood Protection Services
Short animation from A-Z Flood Protection Services showing how backwater valves act as an intermediary between a residence and the city sewer and how they can prevent residential flooding during a disaster.

How do homes burn down in wildfires?

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Author(s)
National Fire Protection Association
Organization(s)
NFPA
Video from National Fire Protection Association dispelling myths about how wildfires usually ignite structures and explaining how fires typically do burn structures.

How to better equip your home for hotter temperatures

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CBC News
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CBC News
Video from CBC News on long-term solutions for building homes for hot weather, including using radiant cooling and energy efficient windows.

How to Build a Quality Closed Crawlspace in Climate Zones 3A and 4A

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Home Innovation Research Labs
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Home Innovation Research Labs
Video from Home Innovation Research Labs on how to properly build a moisture-free closed crawlspace in climate zones 3A and 4A with climate-specific information to ensure energy efficiency, comfort, and durability.

How to get emergency alerts in Washington state

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This video briefly describes various ways one can be notified of emergency alerts specifically for Washington, but the tips are applicable elsewhere.