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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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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

The Revenge of the Guest Bathroom – Week 8: The Reveal-ish
Edited 12/30/22 – The Guest Bath is finally finished. So, please be sure to check out the update: The Guest Bath – The Real Reveal

The Revenge of the Guest Bathroom: Week 7
The tile is almost done. I repeat: the tile is almost done! To say I am thrilled is an understatement. The tiler will be grouting

The Revenge of the Guest Bathroom: Week 6
Finally, I have something to report. Week six is where you start to understand how I operate. I accomplish tiny tasks for five weeks and

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