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Insulating a shed with no house wrap or sheathing

Green Homes 2 - Sat, 2026-07-25 11:02
Hello all. I have an oldish shed that I am looking to insulate and finish. I have a mini split that I am looking to install and have already ran…
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Choosing a Garage Foundation Type in Maine on Heavy Clay Soil

Green Homes 2 - Sat, 2026-07-25 07:37
I'm planning a two-story garage with living space above in coastal Maine. The site has heavy clay soil, and I'm trying to determine the best foundation approach for a cold…
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Building with Rough-Sawn Lumber in Maine: What Am I Missing?

Green Homes 2 - Sat, 2026-07-25 07:06
I'm planning to build a simple, 24'x40' high-performance house in coastal Maine using locally milled rough-sawn 2×6 lumber. My goal is to build primarily with local materials sourced from local…
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Exterior Insulation Window Detail

Green Homes 2 - Fri, 2026-07-24 17:35
Hey all, please see photo for better understanding of what I am about to describe.I am wrapping my timber frame with polyiso foam board. 2 layers of 2" on my…
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The Pretty Good House Blog: Choosing Healthy Interior Finishes

Green Homes 2 - Fri, 2026-07-24 02:00
Low-VOC labels are a good starting point, but they're only part of the story
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