Suspra Owl Pathways /  Habitat Pathway
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Renovate Wisely

Abating 201 Replacing Fluorescent Lighting Replace fluorescent lighting that contains mercury 202 Replacing Mercury Thermostats Replace thermostats that contain mercury 203 Encapsulating Lead Paint Remove or encapsulate surfaces covered in lead paint 204 Removing Contaminated Soil Remove soil contaminated with lead paint or other hazards 205 Blocking Vapor Install vapor barriers in basements to mitigate moisture problems 301 Abating Asbestos Abate asbestos hazards Constructing 201 Selecting Lumber Select lumber from locally available tree species 202 Screwing Foundations Use metal ground screws or helical posts rather than poured concrete footings 203 Fenestrating with Fiberglass Choose fiberglass rather than vinyl window frames 301 Reclaiming Lumber Build with reclaimed lumber 302 Recycling Plastic Build with recycled plastic composites 303 Siding with Cement Build with fiber cement siding that contains recycled content 304 Metal Roofing Upgrade asphalt shingle roofing to metal roofing that simplifies adding solar 401 Building with Straw Construct walls from straw bales 402 Building with Earth Construct floors and walls from rammed earth 403 Building with Adobe Construct walls from adobe Insulating 301 Avoiding Fiberglass Avoid fiberglass when insulating Maintaining 102 Cleaning Fans and Ducts Clean kitchen and bathroom exhaust fans and ducting 103 Controlling Humidity Keep indoor humidity below 60% to mitigate mold and mildew 201 Fixing Roof Leaks Fix roof leaks 202 Installing Gutters Install gutters or roofline drainage to direct water away from buildings 301 Installing Batteries Install battery backup to maintain power during grid outages Painting 201 Avoiding Toxins Paint with non-toxic, zero-VOC coatings Plumbing 304 Protecting Pipes Move plumbing runs to avoid frozen pipes Sharing Shelter 401 Creating an In-Law Apartment Convert rooms in your home to an in-law apartment to rent