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Reviewing the Top Benefits of Healthy Air at Home, with Aprilaire
In this video, Patrick Dougherty shares an introduction to Aprilaire's whole house ventilation and healthy home solutions with Matt Hoots at the International Builders Show/Kitchen & Bathroom Show. Indoor air qu… more...
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Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC)
0 replies | 13932 views | Posted on: 08/31/2020 | Last updated: 04/26/2025
Wall Control Layers, and How Zip System Products Work with Wall Panels and Roof panels to Keep Buildings Dry
What is the "perfect wall"? 10 Years ago, Dr. Joseph Lstiburek, building science expert, published an article detailing the "Perfect Wall." The wall is an assembly that is designed to "keep the outside … more...
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Other - Wood
0 replies | 9127 views | Posted on: 11/01/2020 | Last updated: 04/26/2025
Keep Cooking During Power Outages | Impulse Labs Induction Cooktop
The demand for induction cooktops continues to rise as more people discover the health, precision, and safety benefits of cooking with energy efficient induction cooktops over fossil fuels and less efficient electric equipm… more...
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Cooktop Stoves
0 replies | 706 views | Posted on: 04/16/2025 | Last updated: 04/19/2025
Aquor's House Hydrant - A Modern, Durable and Sleek Outdoor Faucet
Chances are, you might not think of your hose bibb, or outdoor faucet, too often. But they’re very useful, and some hose bibs are more durable - and good looking - than others. Green Builder Matt Hoots recently … more...
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Faucets and Controls
0 replies | 937 views | Posted on: 03/27/2025 | Last updated: 04/17/2025
Your House May be Making You Sick!
I got questions from a YouTube video regarding ventilation in their home. The people who wrote also wanted to ventilate their detached art studio. They indicated that they would be sick inside their house during certain… more...
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Filtration
0 replies | 5586 views | Posted on: 09/18/2021 | Last updated: 03/31/2025
Flooring Sustainability Summit, July 16-17, Washington, DC
As sustainability continues to shape the future of our industry, there’s no better time to come together and make a lasting impact. The Flooring Sustainability Summit in Washington, D.C. is your opportunity to be part of a transformat… more...
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Flooring
0 replies | 121 views | Posted on: 03/27/2025 | Last updated: 03/27/2025
Exploring Whole House Filtration and Particulate Matter, with Aprilaire
In this interview with green builder Matt Hoots, Joseph Hillenmeyer with Aprilaire takes a deeper dive into whole-house air filtration and explores what we need to know about healthy air. Awareness of filtration has grown in the… more...
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Filtration
0 replies | 12185 views | Posted on: 02/25/2021 | Last updated: 03/24/2025
An Introduction to Aprilaire and Whole House Air Quality Systems (Video)
Join green builder Matt Hoots as he interviews Joseph Hillenmeyer, Channel Marketing Manager for Aprilaire. Joseph shares some company history as well as an overview of key issues related to whole-house filtration and humidity c… more...
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Humidity Control Equipment
0 replies | 15625 views | Posted on: 02/23/2021 | Last updated: 03/24/2025
Whole House Humidity Control - Dehumidification and Humidification, with Aprilaire
Two building industry experts get on a Zoom, one in Wisconsin and one in Georgia… There’s a lot to discuss about humidity! In all seriousness, Aprilaire’s Joseph Hillenmeyer joins Matt Hoots for a he… more...
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Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC)
0 replies | 10682 views | Posted on: 04/08/2021 | Last updated: 03/14/2025
Spot Energy Recovery Ventilation (ERV) - Designed for One Location (vs Whole House)
Learn about spot energy recovery ventilation (designed for one room/location) in this “unboxing” video, and… meet Matt’s dog, Oliver! Matt reviews the components of an Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV) and … more...
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Energy Recovery and Heat Recovery Ventilation
0 replies | 7974 views | Posted on: 09/13/2020 | Last updated: 03/14/2025
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