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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
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Inexpensive Tool Organization Ideas
Teaching window restoration is a funny business. Just when I feel like I’m making strides toward reaching my entire audience, I start getting questions that
What’s Next? Bob’s Poor Windows
Every summer for the past three years, I’ve been taking a few of my friend Bob’s windows to repair. It’s a long story about why
2023: The Year of Finishing Projects
I began writing this post from a very quiet rental house in Idaho. I was there with Andy’s family, including my in-laws, nieces, and nephews.
The Guest Bathroom – The Real Reveal!
This is not a drill. The guest bathroom is finally finished, but before I launch in with the full reveal, I want to offer a
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