More stories about Whole-House Systems

• After DALI: A Look at What's Next

  DALI has its benefits and its failings. A wireless communications protocol may provide the next generation of lighting controls.

• Uncle Sam Gives Back for Efficient Lighting

  while it has suffered its fair share of criticism for favoring energy's supply side, the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPAct 2005), which was passed by Congress on July 29, 2005, and signed into law on August 8, offers a number of favorable demand-side incentives. One of particular importance to...

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  Pint-sized peel-and-stick; metalconnectors; durable exterior trim; whole-house audio & video

• Raising the Ceilings in a Whole-House Remodel

  Thanks to a good plan, a sizable crew, and a bunch of 20-ton screw jacks, the walls of this house grew taller.

• Repairing Fire Damage

  Assessing the damage and making repairs is challenging enough, but you've also got to get rid of that smell.

• Timber-Frame Roofs for Great Rooms

  Classic mortise-and-tenon timber trusses add timeless appeal to open rooms without the expense of a whole-house frame. A timber framer tells how he coordinates the work with the builder.

• Resources: Building Energy-Smart Homes

  Building energy-smart homes

• Water-Managed Wall Systems

  No siding is waterproof, and windows can leak. So we need a backup system, and building scientist Joseph Lstiburek has the details.

• Sizing Domestic Water Pipes

  A master plumber provides a step-by-step method for sizing water supply pipes, based on code and common sense.

• Installing A Heat-Recovery Ventilator

  A ventilation contractor explains the ducting, sizing, wiring, and balancing that produce an effective HRV installation.