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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.”
-Steve Jordan

The Latest Blog Entries

Saying Goodbye to My Best Friend
It’s been a minute. Last year, I had my website designed professionally for the first time. It did not go as planned, but bygones and

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

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