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Challenge to Supplying New Loads: Installing a raceway chase between floors
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An existing multiple-floor dwelling can be a real challenge when supplying additional new loads, especially where there is a basement or crawl space and an attic with a walk-up stairwell that could be changed from a storage area into a livable room.
Residential
Multifamily Hangs On: Residential’s success lives in apartments
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After a successful run over the past couple of years, multifamily hit a rough patch in May, showing a 40% retraction, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Report Offers Optimistic Outlook for Home Service Businesses
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Tips for Fixing DIYs Gone Haywire
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What’s Changed in California’s Energy Code for Residential Buildings?
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Hot Water in an Instant: Whole- or partial-house tankless water heaters
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Residential Construction Starts Down 20% in First Month of 2023
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Multifamily Housing Market Weakens, While Remodeling Remains Steady
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Never Skip the Grounding Wire: When the NEC and PQ converge
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Utility and Tech Company Join Forces, Give Boost to Smart Homes
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Department of Energy Raises the Bar for Energy-Efficient Homes
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Residential Construction Still Facing Setbacks in 2023
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Electric Vehicle Infrastructure
Concerns for EV Charging at Home: Fill ’er up—with electricity, part 2
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Webinar - Your 2023 Opportunities: NEC Code Updates, the IRA and More
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Record-High Mortgage Rates and Hurricane Ian Upsetting Home Sales
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New Home Sales Slump, According to NAHB
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Freddie Mac Report Predicts Moderation of Multifamily Growth
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