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An energy recovery ventilator (ERV) removes stale air from the house and brings in outdoor air

Air Change Rates and IAQ

Posted by Allison Bailes on October 22, 2020
Let's talk about one of my favorite subjects:  air.  Because of the global COVID-19 pandemic and...
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A high-MERV portable air cleaner can reduce your risk of getting COVID-19

How to Make a High-MERV DIY Portable Air Cleaner

Posted by Allison Bailes on October 7, 2020
Twitter is an utter hellscape in some ways, but it does have a few redeeming qualities.  I've seen...
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If you want your heating, cooling, and ventilating system(s) to perform well, you need to start with good design. Here's why you want good HVAC design:

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