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• Boxing in recessed lights

  Hello. I have 8x airtite/IC rated recessed lights in my second floor. I have read some posts about boxing them in being an effective/safe way to airseal the leaky "airtite"…

• How to Improve Ventilation with Short Soffits

  My house is a 2 story colonial and the soffits are roughly 3-5 inches deep. My goal is to increase ventilation in my attic. I may eventually enclose the attic…

• Sealing in flame retardant foam in furniture

  Hello all, I recently learned that polyurethane foam in furniture oftentimes has flame retardants that are carcinogenic. These flame retardants escape from the furniture and become a part of the…