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I have a new manufactured home, built end of 2025. It is Energy Star certified. It's The lino (vinyl flooring) is only perimeter glued which apparently is an industry standard. …

Hi,I am looking to partially finish my basement which already has a french drain with a dimple mat up the wall in place which leads to a sump pump.This is…

A simple, buildable window detail that maintains all four control layers while providing fire resilience and thermal comfort

I'm planning a concrete-free walk-out basement/garage/workshop using mechanically stabilized earth retaining walls and permanent wood foundation construction, up in the pacific northwest (Vancouver, BC). I'm hoping for some feedback from…

“Explain the working principle and technology behind wireless chargers, with reference to electromagnetic induction and resonance.

GBA spoke with former Biden administration climate policy advisor to discuss what transpired in 2025 and why there still may be cause for hope.

Hi all.  First time poster.I am preparing to begin on my new home.  It will be ICF construction in north-central Florida.  Temps can be as high as 105, and as…

Hello, I will be insulating my basement walls to add some basic livable space. 1920's colonial with poured concrete walls and floor, very dry with no water intrusion, efflorescence etc.…

Residential construction projects involve a series of coordinated steps, from initial demolition to final cleanup. While homeowners tend to focus on visible milestones like framing, finishes, and inspections, waste removal…

Climate zone 4A:
I am nearing the end of a major kitchen renovation. Pre-renovation, one of the two HVAC supply vents blew directly under the kitchen sink base and out a…

Waste removal usually becomes relevant at the very beginning of a residential construction project. Demolition, tear-outs, and site preparation generate the highest volume of debris in the shortest amount of…

Planning to prevent heat loss and ice dams

Greetings,We are having some electrical work done and the electrician cut some pretty big holes into an exterior wall.  This is a late 1970s home, but the area where the work…

I'm grateful to be on this site, and am hopeful someone may have a recommendation for this project. Quick background:Climate zone 5A, Upstate NYc. 1900 houseBalloon framedNo Soffits on house, so…

This is my first post….after lurking around the internet and doing things the hard way I figured I would ask a question in this community which from everything I have…

I have a like new HRV that never got to be installed, it's from a brand comparable to Zehnder, almost 200 cfm, runs very quiet. Is there anywhere akin to…

Im trying to help my girlfriends dad out. He ran all his exhausts with schedule 40 pvc pipe instead of ductwork. He connected the inline fans and an additional damper…

I am considering installing a radiant barrier to keep the vented attic cool. Attic is sealed and well insulated. Will the radiant provide any value to keep the ulitity bills…

Ready to Upgrade Your Home With These Simple Zero-Waste Swaps?Here's the truth: you don't need to gut your entire house to live sustainably. Small adjustments create bigger ripple effects than…

Hi all againWhile trying to detail my plans, I will be doing a vented overroof which on its face is stragithforward.I cannot come up with a plan for detailing the…