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After his house was destroyed by a hurricane, this homeowner built a new one designed to withstand the next storm

We’ve built a detached garage/shop and need to decide on the interior wall and ceiling finish. We are planning to use plywood but I’m worried about the humidity levels damaging…

Sherwin-Williams’s new Emerald Symmetry paint promises lower emissions and plant-based content. The real question was whether it could still perform like a premium interior coating.

Zone 5A (upstate NY) wall retrofit question:Existing interior poly vapor barrier will remain. New assembly from inside-out: R-15 mineral wool in 2×4, ZIP sheathing (taped), 1" XPS (R-5), then vinyl…

Our new slab pour for a detached garage appears to have “crazing” on the surface.Is this purely cosmetic or is there any concern about the quality of the pour/finishing? It…

Designed for performance rather than luxury finishes, this 2,200-square-foot home shows how careful planning, a disciplined air barrier, and modest materials can deliver Passive House comfort and efficiency

Does anyone have experience with AutoHotUSA? I want to use their DR099A system with dedicated return line. I like the AutoHot because I can use wireless motion sensors to activate…

I thought I was signing up for a free ten day trial. Evidently I didn't look at the page more carefully, because the trial was specifically listed for the annual…

A detailed guide to choosing and using portable power stations—from capacity and inverter size to battery chemistry and solar charging

I'm building a small (16x24) house in zone 6A. It will have a frost protected shallow foundation with 6 inches above grade, covered in R-10 XPS. I plan to put…

I'm working out the details for my basement and wondering whether to go with a monolithic slab or separate footings. My original plan was to go with a mono slab…

I have an existing home that I’ve discovered is completely covered with asphalt shingles, directly against wood sheathing, on all the above grade exterior walls. There has since been vinyl…

Hi all,I have read many of the forum posts here in regards to rim joist insulation and the article by Martin Holladay and have learned a lot, I am just…

I lost a bet with my brother, so now I have to handle our entire apartment move without his help. I can't lift our heavy couches and bulky dressers alone.…

Hello, I'm an architect working on a single family home in South Florida with a steep roof slope and a zero eave roof design. Can anyone assist in providing any…

Many critics claim that energy codes produce the worst legal homes. The real issue is not the code itself, but how it is adopted, enforced, and understood.

Hello, does anyone know where to source EPS right now in South Central Maine? I’m looking for EPS sheets for a sub slab insulation for an addition/ADU and I would…

Weve been using Bohn for the last 2 warehouses and after 5 years these units tend to be less efficient. Theyre install in the roofs of our warehouse and the…

1970's upstate Saratoga Region, zone 5A, Exterior Wall Project with a poly interior vapor barrier.  Removing siding, Gold Bond nail base sheathing, and fiberglass batt.  Replacing with R15 wool batt,…

Even without combustion appliances, carbon monoxide can still enter your home. Here are five overlooked sources—and how to avoid them.