Green Building News!- Moisture control & insulation in New England tiny houseHi there! First time posting here.I am converting a 10′ x 10′ shed into a tiny house in New Haven, CT and trying to figure out how to adequately control…
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Energy Efficiency with Insulation
When you are trying to achieve better energy efficiency in your home, there are many ways to do this. Many homeowners do a process of adding a programmable thermostat, compact fluorescent bulbs, water shower heads that slow water flow, turn … Continue reading
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