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I'm a little embarassed to ask a question that has arisen since I decided to redo my attic HVAC and insulation.  Background:  I'm going to completely air seal the attic…

Hyperscale data centers are a growing market, but field trials using “edge” data centers in homes offer promise.

Hi all,Is anyone here using both an ERV and a separate ducted whole-house dehumidifier in the same home?I’m especially interested in mixed-humid or hot-humid climates where ventilation plus low sensible…

Can anyone point me to a resource who has direct knowledge (not theory) about creative moisture management in old slabs with no sill gaskets under base plates?1960's home with slab…

I’m in Climate Zone 4A with a ducted heat pump system. Supply registers are located high on the wall near the ceiling. Winters are cold; summers are hot and humid.…

We are preparing to do our ceiling on our cottage build and I have some questions about how people think we should approach this. Build details - Climate zone 6,…

Exploring private equity’s impact on residential construction

Great breakdown of modern streetwear trends. I really liked your point about neutral tones because an Essentials Hoodie fits perfectly into that aesthetic. Do you think oversized styling will continue…

Hi all,I have a small finished porch that I am redoing.  The porch currently has heat but is not air conditioned - I plan to add air conditioning.  The porch…

I've designed and been building my home with a building envelope along the exterior - foundation, basement/crawl space concrete floor, walls, and including the roof sheathing.  As such, it has…

I’m currently in the planning stage for my new house, climate zone 6a.  I would like to use attic trusses to add additional conditioned space to the house since the…

We’re building a detached garage/hobby outbuilding in Ontario Canada (cold climate) that will be reasonably airtight and insulated aside from an 18 ft overhead door. The 2×6 sill plate sits on…

This is at a friend's house. The house was built in 1988. They have lived there for 15 years. The first 14 there were no issues. This year the wood…

I have a 6" diameter duct that was installed through a basement rim joist that's no longer needed. There is a 4' rigid duct that penetrates the rim joist. It…

I am planning to build this summer and am about to submit my request form for electrical service, and I'm wondering if 200A will be enough. My situation:* Climate zone…

My OSB subfloor was exposed to some rain before I got it dried in, and many edges are raised around 1/8".  I'm about to install laminate flooring, and I need…

I just buy a concrete Dom Housethe sheetrock walls are some all the way up to the ceiling some are not.2 floors, one basement. but all the frame, round building…

A tool commonly found in an electrician’s toolbox can also be useful during energy audits and building investigations

Hey this is a question that might have been answered but couldn't find it via search tools.Randy I was wondering if you went back to trade school or what certifications…

Hi,I am designing an addition to an existing brick home. The home had a double width load bearing brick wall with plaster and lath as the inside layer. I am…