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I bought a ~10 year old passive house in Maine this spring. It's become clear that dehumidification is needed. I've tried a portable unit, but draining it is inconvenient (no…

A breakdown of recent jobs data and AI markets shows a bright future for skilled trade work, with caveats.

Any tips on retrofitting kickout flashing? I'm confused about whether it's supposed to go under the siding, or under the house wrap etc.

HVAC equipment only delivers rated capacity when airflow is correct. Measuring total system airflow can reveal comfort, humidity, and performance problems that often go undiagnosed

Hi all - I have been struggling to find the *right* solution for my house.  Here are all the basics:1994 Cape Cod in zone 5.  History of ice dams, leaks, mold…

I am in the planning stages of finishing out the 2nd floor of an expandable cape modular home in climate zone 5. The entire space is insulated but otherwise unfinished.…

New manufacturers, improved performance, and emerging strategies—from auto-balancing airflow to geothermal preheating—are reshaping ERV and HRV systems.

In the process of air ceiling and insulating attic in cz 6/7 roof pitch of 4/12 2x6 rafters sitting on top plate of 2x4 exterior wall (not raised heel) so…

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…