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		<title>Clear the Air</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/07/21/clear-the-air</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2025 13:23:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jon Harrod]]></dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Energy Efficiency]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[HVAC]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[air barrier]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Air Conditioning]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[air-sealing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Carbon Monoxide Alarms]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cleaning]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ducting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dust Collection]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hvac]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[HVAC Systems]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Get expert recommendations on choosing the right filters for your HVAC system.]]></description>
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		<title>FHB Podcast Segment: Can You Have Too Many Minisplits?</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/07/18/fhb-podcast-segment-can-you-have-too-many-minisplits</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/07/18/fhb-podcast-segment-can-you-have-too-many-minisplits#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2025 07:33:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Patrick McCombe,Ian Schwandt,Randy Williams]]></dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Architecture and Design]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[heating and cooling]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hvac]]></category>
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		<guid>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/07/18/fhb-podcast-segment-can-you-have-too-many-minisplits</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[There are some instances where multiple minisplits make sense.]]></description>
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		<title>A Drip-Free, Through-Window Heat Pump</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/06/21/a-drip-free-through-window-heat-pump</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/06/21/a-drip-free-through-window-heat-pump#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Jun 2025 18:51:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Ben Bogie]]></dc:creator>
		<category><![CDATA[Appliances]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Energy Efficiency]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Heat Pumps]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[HVAC]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[air conditioning unit]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cooling]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Heat Pump Unit]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[heat-pump]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[heating]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[heating and cooling]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hvac]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[HVAC unit]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Multifamily housing]]></category>
		<guid>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/06/21/a-drip-free-through-window-heat-pump</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[This impressive window unit can heat and cool a space, all without condensate.]]></description>
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		<title>From Victorian to Mid-Century Modern: How Unico Fits Any Older Home</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/06/16/from-victorian-to-mid-century-modern-how-unico-fits-any-older-home</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/06/16/from-victorian-to-mid-century-modern-how-unico-fits-any-older-home#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2025 19:42:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Architecture and Design]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Design and Planning]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[HVAC]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Restorations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Air Conditioning]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[heating and cooling]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Historic]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Historic Home]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Historic House]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[historic preservation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hvac]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[HVAC system]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[HVAC Systems]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Old Home]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[old house]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[restoration]]></category>
		<guid>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/06/16/from-victorian-to-mid-century-modern-how-unico-fits-any-older-home</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[You shouldn't have to compromise the architectural aesthetics of your home for a high-quality HVAC system.]]></description>
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		<title>FHB Podcast Segment: Are Single-Room ERVs the Answer?</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/06/13/fhb-podcast-segment-are-single-room-ervs-the-answer</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/06/13/fhb-podcast-segment-are-single-room-ervs-the-answer#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2025 07:33:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Patrick McCombe,Grant Baver,Mike Guertin]]></dc:creator>
		<category><![CDATA[Energy Efficiency]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[HVAC]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ERV]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hvac]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Learn more about the pros and cons of single-room ERVs.]]></description>
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		<title>Right-Sized Gas Furnace</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/06/05/right-sized-gas-furnace</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/06/05/right-sized-gas-furnace#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2025 14:48:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Patrick McCombe]]></dc:creator>
		<category><![CDATA[Appliances]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Energy Efficiency]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[HVAC]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Air Conditioning]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Forced Air Heating]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Furnace]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Gasoline]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Heating Systems]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[high-performance]]></category>
		<guid>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/06/05/right-sized-gas-furnace</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[This compact furnace has low Btu ratings for both heating and cooling, offering a solution for small and high-performance projects.]]></description>
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		<title>FHB Podcast Segment: Efficient HVAC for a New Build</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/05/23/fhb-podcast-segment-efficient-hvac-for-a-new-build</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/05/23/fhb-podcast-segment-efficient-hvac-for-a-new-build#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2025 07:33:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Patrick McCombe,Brian Pontolilo,Mike Guertin]]></dc:creator>
		<category><![CDATA[Appliances]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Design and Planning]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[HVAC]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[AC]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Air Conditioning]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[air conditioning unit]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hvac]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[HVAC ducting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[HVAC system]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[HVAC Systems]]></category>
		<guid>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/05/23/fhb-podcast-segment-efficient-hvac-for-a-new-build</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Self-installing an HVAC system requires a lot of thought and planning.]]></description>
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		<title>FHB Podcast Segment: Do You Need HVAC Ducts in Every Room?</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/04/25/fhb-podcast-segment-do-you-need-hvac-ducts-in-every-room</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/04/25/fhb-podcast-segment-do-you-need-hvac-ducts-in-every-room#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 07:33:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Patrick McCombe,Grant Baver,Andres Samaniego,Ian Schwandt]]></dc:creator>
		<category><![CDATA[Design and Planning]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[HVAC]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[attic]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Attics]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Crawlspace]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Crawlspaces]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ducting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ductwork]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hvac]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[HVAC ducting]]></category>
		<guid>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/04/25/fhb-podcast-segment-do-you-need-hvac-ducts-in-every-room</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Get expert recommendations on designing an efficient HVAC system for a single-story home with a conditioned crawlspace and attic.]]></description>
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		<title>Ducted vs. Ductless Heat Pumps</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/04/21/ducted-vs-ductless-heat-pumps</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/04/21/ducted-vs-ductless-heat-pumps#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2025 16:16:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jon Harrod]]></dc:creator>
		<category><![CDATA[Heat Pumps]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Home Parts and Materials]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[HVAC]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Air Conditioning]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Compressors]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ducted Heat Pumps]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ducting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ductless Heat Pumps]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[heat-pump]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[heating and cooling]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Heating Systems]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hvac]]></category>
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		<guid>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/04/21/ducted-vs-ductless-heat-pumps</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Choosing the right heating and cooling system means finding the best fit for your home's size, layout, and climate—and balancing trade-offs in efficiency, comfort, and cost.]]></description>
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		<title>HVAC for a Slab-on-Grade House</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/03/13/hvac-for-a-slab-on-grade-house</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/03/13/hvac-for-a-slab-on-grade-house#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2025 14:35:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Allison Bailes III]]></dc:creator>
		<category><![CDATA[Architecture and Design]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Attics]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Design and Planning]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[HVAC]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[air barrier]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ducting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[HVAC Systems]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Insulation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Roof Truss]]></category>
		<guid>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/03/13/hvac-for-a-slab-on-grade-house</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Keeping HVAC systems within the conditioned enclosure can be tough without a basement; one option is to use plenum trusses for the roof, which offer a space for equipment and ductwork.]]></description>
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