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The Case for Historic Windows: The Truth About Energy Efficiency and old Windows
Scott Sidler & Stacy Grinsfelder
“This book removes the assumptions from the energy efficiency argument and provides empirical data.”
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ORC Week Three: Refinished Stair Treads
Week three brought a significant change to the Fancy Foyer. The stair treads and landings are finished, and I feel relieved that we had the
ORC Week Two: Mistakes Were Made
Welcome back to week two of the One Room Challenge. As I write this, the stair treads are getting a makeover, so it seems like
ORC Week One – My Legacy Project
Well, well, well, here we are again. It’s One Room Challenge time. First, let me point out the elephant in the room. Long-time readers may
Main Bathroom Update: Plans? What Plans?
It seems fitting that my first post of 2024 is a bathroom update. I feel like I’ve written about little else in the past two
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