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		<title>The Trump Administration Wants to Eliminate the Energy Star Program</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/05/16/the-trump-administration-wants-to-eliminate-the-energy-star-program</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2025 14:48:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Justin R. Wolf]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The end of this program will likely lead to higher energy bills and fewer business opportunities for the American people.]]></description>
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		<title>The Unabashed Maximalist</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/05/15/the-unabashed-maximalist</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2025 20:01:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This home at the top of a San Francisco row house is a kaleidoscope of colors and textures. Every piece has a story to tell.]]></description>
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		<title>Beat the Heat: Cool Innovations</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/05/06/beat-the-heat-cool-innovations</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/05/06/beat-the-heat-cool-innovations#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2025 18:22:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mary Ellen Polson]]></dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Architecture and Design]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Carbon and Energy Conservation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Other Materials]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sustainable Remodeling]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Windows]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[cooling]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[passive cooling]]></category>
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		<guid>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/05/06/beat-the-heat-cool-innovations</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[In this time of weather extremes and power disruptions, it's important to learn from the past as we think about the future. ]]></description>
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		<title>Restoring Polychromed Light Fixtures</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/04/15/restoring-polychromed-light-fixtures</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/04/15/restoring-polychromed-light-fixtures#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2025 15:34:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Historic Presrvation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Light]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Light Fixture]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[light fixtures]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Lights]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Old Home]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[old house]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[restored lighting]]></category>
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		<guid>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/04/15/restoring-polychromed-light-fixtures</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Tips on refreshing vintage, painted light fixtures—with sensitivity and respect.]]></description>
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		<title>Hard-to-Use Electrical Outlets</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/03/13/hard-to-use-electrical-outlets</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/03/13/hard-to-use-electrical-outlets#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2025 14:48:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[electric]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Receptacles]]></category>
		<guid>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/03/13/hard-to-use-electrical-outlets</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Tamper-resistant receptacles can make it difficult to insert a plug. Here are the code-acceptable solutions.]]></description>
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		<title>FAQs on HPWHs</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/03/10/faqs-on-hpwhs</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/03/10/faqs-on-hpwhs#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2025 17:16:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jon Harrod]]></dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Heat Pumps]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Water Heaters]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Energy Efficiency]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Heat Pump Water Heater]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[water heaters]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Get the answers to common questions about heat-pump water heaters like efficiency, cost, sizing, and more.]]></description>
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		<title>FHB Podcast Segment: Shower Wall and Tub Surround Panels Explained</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/02/14/fhb-podcast-segment-shower-wall-and-tub-surround-panels-explained</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/02/14/fhb-podcast-segment-shower-wall-and-tub-surround-panels-explained#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2025 08:33:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Bathrooms]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Plumbing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Bathtub]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[bathtubs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[shower]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Shower Wall]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Shower walls]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[tub]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[tub surround]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tub Surrounds]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tubs]]></category>
		<guid>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/02/14/fhb-podcast-segment-shower-wall-and-tub-surround-panels-explained</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Learn how synthetic panels can create watertight shower walls and tub surrounds — or a big problem.]]></description>
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		<title>The Best Way to Protect Heat Pumps from Rain and Snow</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/01/27/the-best-way-to-protect-heat-pumps-from-rain-and-snow</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/01/27/the-best-way-to-protect-heat-pumps-from-rain-and-snow#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jan 2025 15:24:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jon Harrod]]></dc:creator>
		<category><![CDATA[Appliances]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Energy Efficiency]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Heat Pumps]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[HVAC]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[cold]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Heat Pump Unit]]></category>
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		<guid>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/01/27/the-best-way-to-protect-heat-pumps-from-rain-and-snow</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Ensure optimal heat pump performance under wet and potentially damaging conditions with these helpful tips and product recommendations.]]></description>
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		<title>The Right Spots for Smoke Alarms</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/01/17/the-right-spots-for-smoke-alarms</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/01/17/the-right-spots-for-smoke-alarms#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jan 2025 05:04:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Glenn Mathewson]]></dc:creator>
		<category><![CDATA[Appliances]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Building Codes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Home Parts and Materials]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Safety]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Building codes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Smoke Alarms]]></category>
		<guid>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/01/17/the-right-spots-for-smoke-alarms</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Learn the specific guidelines for location, spacing, and clearance for optimal safety.]]></description>
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		<title>High-Demand Heat-Pump Water Heater</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/01/15/high-demand-heat-pump-water-heater</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/01/15/high-demand-heat-pump-water-heater#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jan 2025 15:40:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jon Harrod]]></dc:creator>
		<category><![CDATA[Appliances]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Energy Efficiency]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Heat Pumps]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Water Heaters]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[water heaters]]></category>
		<guid>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/01/15/high-demand-heat-pump-water-heater</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The LG Inverter Heat Pump Water Heater uses advanced inverter technology to ramp up or down in response to hot water demand, maximizing energy savings.]]></description>
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