Includes index.

Introduction -- Testing homes for air leaks -- Understanding common moisture problems -- Fixing a cold, drafty house -- Insulation comes of age -- Preventing ice dams -- Energy-saving details -- A Rumford fireplace, southwestern style -- Sunspace house -- A primer on heating systems -- Choosing ductwork -- Taking a look at windows -- Building a "green" house -- Retrofitting a threshold -- Venting a traditional eave -- Understanding energy-efficient windows -- Building a straw-bale house -- Shedding light on skylights -- Frost-protected shallow foundations -- Wall sheathing choices -- Making storm windows -- Sizing up housewraps -- Installing housewrap -- Hydronic radiant-floor heating -- Mixing forced-air and boiler heat -- Framing corners -- Building an efficient fireplace -- High efficiency at low cost -- A solar house in a cold climate -- Cozy in any weather.