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Permeability of Common Building Material to Water Vapor

Order hard copy  ~  This publication provides extensive information on water vapor and the home, including helpful facts, data collection tips,... Show More

Arthur Nash, Free ~ EEM-00259

446k

Foundation Retrofit and Rehabilitation

Order hard copy  ~  This bulletin gives an overview of the various methods that can be used to improve older building foundations and retrofit building... Show More

Arthur Nash, Free ~ HCM-01555

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Hoop Houses in Alaska: Twenty Questions and Answers to Get You Started

Order hard copy  ~  This publication addresses the most common questions people have when considering whether to build a hoop house. There is... Show More

Meriam Karlsson, Free ~ HGA-00028

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Understanding Mapping Coordinate Systems

This publication will help users of geographic information systems (GIS) or global positioning systems (GPS) understand how the... Show More

Stephen Brown, Free ~ MAK-00041

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Permafrost: A Building Problem in Alaska

Order hard copy  ~  This detailed publication provides information on permafrost in Alaska. Not only does it explore what permafrost is, it also... Show More

Arthur Nash, Free ~ HCM-00754

Alaska Residential Building Manual, 7th Edition

Order hard copy  ~  This comprehensive manual covers Alaska home building from pre-construction to post-construction. It is an exhaustive resource,... Show More

Arthur Nash, $25.00 ~ HCM-00051

770k

Cooking Around the Campfire with Kids

Order hard copy  ~  This publication provides tips about building and cooking over campfires safely and includes a variety of simple outdoor cooking... Show More

Leif Albertson, Free ~ FNH-00559

691k

Building Challenges in Alaska

Order hard copy  ~  This publication looks at things to consider with working with foundations, floors, walls, ceilings, insulation, vapor barriers,... Show More

Arthur Nash, Free ~ HCM-00952

627k

Greenhouses for Home Gardeners in Alaska

Order hard copy  ~  This publication gives a basic overview of greenhouse structures and related equipment. Included are the numerous pros and cons of... Show More

Heidi Rader, Free ~ HGA-00337

568k

Vegetable Storage in Root Cellars

Order hard copy  ~  In Alaska, cold winter temperatures and cold soils all year long make root cellars a good method for storing vegetables. Along with a... Show More

Phillip Kaspari, Free ~ HGA-00331

246k

Watermelon Berries

Order hard copy  ~  Although watermelon berries are common in Alaska along the coast in Southeast, in the central Yukon River area and in damp, wooded... Show More

Leslie Shallcross, Free ~ FNH-00123

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Houseplant Pests and Control

Order hard copy  ~  This publication is an in-depth guide to diagnosing common problems of indoor plants. There are detailed descriptions of insects... Show More

Meriam Karlsson, Free ~ PMC-10073

Birch Leaf Roller

Birch leaf rollers are a recurrent problem throughout Southeast and Interior Alaska. The most common effects of leaf roller... Show More

Gino Graziano, Free ~ R10-TP-8

156k

Insulation Value of Log Versus Frame Wall

Order hard copy  ~  This publication provides information on insulation for the astute homebuilder or buyer. It has numerous calculations of wall... Show More

Arthur Nash, Free ~ EEM-00852

294k

Edible Flowers for the Garden & Table

Order hard copy  ~  This publication provides tips on determining which flowers are edible and how to care for and use them. There is also specific... Show More

Sarah R-P. Lewis, Free ~ HGA-00137

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Calculating Appliance Energy Costs in Alaska

Order hard copy  ~  By paying more attention to your household appliance usage, you can conserve energy and save money. This publication provides a... Show More

Arthur Nash, Free ~ EEM-00251

694k

Insulating an Existing House

Order hard copy  ~  This practical guide is intended to help the average homeowner improve energy and heating efficiency in an existing home. It includes... Show More

Arthur Nash, Free ~ EEM-04452

268k

Suggestions for Installing Domestic Water Storage Tanks

Order hard copy  ~  This publication provides guidelines for water tank installations that are especially helpful to the Alaska contractor and... Show More

Arthur Nash, Free ~ HCM-04950

122k

Caulks and Sealants Factsheet

Order hard copy  ~  This publication provides information on caulks and sealants for both interior and exterior use. There are tips on where to caulk,... Show More

Arthur Nash, Free ~ EEM-01252

619k

Pollination & Fruit Development in Tomatoes

Order hard copy  ~  Development of high-quality tomatoes requires successful pollination. This publication outlines the optimal environmental... Show More

Meriam Karlsson, Free ~ HGA-00435

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Passive Solar Heating: An Energy Factsheet

Order hard copy  ~  This publication looks at passive solar heating in Alaska. It provides tips for helping achieve energy efficiency and conservation... Show More

Arthur Nash, Free ~ EEM-01258

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Allowable Loads for Round Timber Poles

Available online only. Builders will appreciate this publication about calculating and understanding the allowable loads for... Show More

Arthur Nash, Free ~ HCM-00752

Outhouses in Alaska

Order hard copy  ~  Whether you want to build an outhouse for your summer cabin or because you live in a waterless house or don't have a septic system, it is... Show More

Arthur Nash, Free ~ HCM-00300

A Solar Design Manual for Alaska, Fifth Edition

Order hard copy  ~  The focus of the latest edition of “A Solar Design Manual for Alaska” is an expanded section on solar photovoltaic (PV)... Show More

Arthur Nash, $15.00 ~ EEM-01255

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A Radon Overview

This video explains what radon is, how it gets into your home, if you are at risk for exposure, how to test for radon and what steps to take... Show More

Arthur Nash, Free ~ RAD-00761

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Winter Chickens: The Down and Dirty of Keeping Laying Hens Through an Alaska Winter

If you're contemplating keeping a laying flock through the winter in rural Alaska, check out this DVD by Community Development Agent... Show More

Stephen Brown, Free ~ LPM-00339

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