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• Learning Thermostat

  Nest Labs. The Nest Learning Thermostat monitors homeowner behaviors and preferences to create a customized heating and cooling schedule.

• Cordless Jobsite Forced-Air Heater

  Warm up to 800 square feet for up to 12 hours with this portable propane unit.

• Vent-Pipe Boot Repair

  Instead of ripping out and replacing a leaking pipe boot, try a noninvasive solution -- the Perma-Boot 312.

• Ductwork That Works

  Air distribution is the weak link in many heating and cooling systems. Good ductwork is key to HVAC performance, yet all too often this vital part of the system is underexamined, bringing the energy performance of the home to surprising lows. Ted Cushman describes how the industry pros detail their...

• Air Leaks: Hidden Moisture Movers

  Along the coast where wind-blown rain is a regular weather feature, it's no surprise to builders that the exterior of a home must be carefully detailed to manage water. Properly installed housewrap and flashing are the key elements of an effective water-resistive barrier. But rainwater is not the...

• HOT-5+ Technology Released

  , a division of Acuity brands, has announced HOT-5+ technology, its solution to obtaining optimal lumen output from T5 and T5HO lamps. The Lumen Optimizer, as it is called, acts as a thermostat adjuster, either preserving warm air around the cold spot of the lamp or extracting heat to ensure it is...

• Rebuilding the Gulf: Cooling Strategies for the Gulf Coast

  In the hot, humid South, it's not enough to install high-efficiency air conditioning. Dedicated dehumidification, along with impeccable attention to sealing the building enclosure, is required. Researchers at LSU exhibit three practical systems that balance performance and cost in the "LaHouse"...

• Air Conditioning for Humid Climates

  Balancing cooling with humidity control is a tough job in the coastal South. A North Carolina hvac pro explains how the latest generation of cooling equipment meets the challenge.

• Installing High-Velocity HVAC

  Streamlined ductwork, flexible vent placement, and efficient year-round performance make a strong case for high-velocity HVAC, says this veteran installer.

• Q&A:Eaves Vents With No Soffits

  Q. I'm reroofing and residing a small home with no soffits. The customer wants to add attic ventilation. I have no problem adding the ridge vents, but there is no soffit overhang to put the eaves vents in. In fact, to have enough space for the vinyl J-cha