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On the cover:
Li Ling Young of Vermont's Lake Construction
sheaths the interior of a side attic, preparing to dense pack under the
roof deck. See page 15.
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Feature Articles
by Fred Lugano
For insulation and air sealing specialists,
each job has different challenges, depending on the style of the house.
A cellulose insulation pro describes what problems to expect in several
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The "smart" house has been touted
for decades, and businesses have hawked home automation since the late
1980s. With today's information technology, this elusive concept might
be on its way to realization. But it's time to find out - will these systems
save energy?
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Compact fluorescent lamps have gradually
changed over the past few years. Today, the excuses for using incandescent
lamps are dying off faster than cheap light bulbs.
by Deborah Rider Allen
When it comes to convincing builders
of a new concept, nothing succeeds like success. So when an East Coast
utility built an innovative home and saved the occupants energy, builders
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