Green Homes News

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