Summer Breeze: Heat Pumps, Mini-Splits, and the Magic of Thermodynamics
Mini-splits are the coolest new thing. Literally. Here is a guide to how to figure out how to navigate the sea of product options based on a simple calculation.
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Pervious Paving Patio, One Year On
We did a somewhat experimental project last year at the old homestead around a pervious patio installation. It was a
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DIY Energy Tips: Insulating Boiler Pipe
Got a boiler? Insulate your pipes to save you some bucks.
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Old House Love: Ditch The Chemical Floor Finishes
Nat explores wood finishes using a domestically-made, zero-VOC linseed oil-based varnish for some 1895 hardwood floors.
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Home Improvement: Lessons In Deck Paint, or, Customer Service 101
In which Nat argues with an $11 billion company over some utterly foolish application instructions on a gallon of very, very expensive deck paint.
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