Pretty Good House

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Pretty Good House
Author : Michael Maines
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Publisher : Taunton Press
Language : English
Release Date : 24 May 2022
ISBN : 1641551658
Pages : 256 pages
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Pretty Good House by Michael Maines Book PDF Summary

Pretty Good House provides a framework and set of guidelines for building or renovating a high-performance home that focus on its inhabitants and the environment--but keeps in mind that few people have pockets deep enough to achieve a "perfect" solution. The essential idea is for homeowners to work within their financial and practical constraints both to meet their own needs and do as much for the planet as possible. A Pretty Good House is: * A house that's as small as possible * Simple and durable, but also well designed * Insulated and air-sealed * Above all, it is affordable, healthy, responsible, and resilient.

Pretty Good House

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