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In the wake of the devastating fires in California, an award-winning research team from SUNY Canton suggests using lightweight concrete to make homes more resilient.

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Learn whether a pellet stove can save you money on heating, where to shop for one, and what kind of pellet stove to buy.

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A University of San Diego architecture professor built an incredible, fire-resistant house in his backyard in just three days.

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