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Block Blast is an entertaining puzzle game that requires players to strategically position block blast of diverse shapes on an 8x8 grid. Construct complete horizontal or vertical lines to accrue…

We are replacing the floor in one room of a 40-year old slab-on-grade house.  Right now, the slab is fully exposed. The distance from the slab surface to the finished…

Bought a 1950s ranch which I’m gutting now.  There a big chimney which is in pretty good shape. 1st Flue is being used by Old Fired Hot Water Boiler, 2nd…

I’m looking for two replacement parts 7005 Back Motor Plate Assembly for RecoupAerator 200DX

Insulating a climate controlled workshop storage loft. The entire building (walls/roof) is sheathed with Huber Zip (all seams taped).The loft will have wood walls/ceiling (1/2” OSB). 2 x 6 walls…

I would like to know the install method if one wanted to both insulatate and apply moisture barrier to basement drywall, before hanging the drywall sheets?  Also, is there specific…

Choose the best bulbs and the right fixtures and design your lighting well to make the most of the more efficient, but less likable lighting of the times

I am building a semi-detached home in Ottawa Canada.  I think the look of vertical Open Slats is fairly attractive and it would also save a bit of money, but…

Hi,Can we paint exposed rigid boards with a thermal barrier paint commonly used for spray foam and satisfy Code requirements? We have a storage basement that we are insulating with…

Hi All - we are about to finish our basement in Climate zone 4. When we built the house we installed 2" rigid foam under the slab and ran that…

I have a newer home (completed Sep 2023) in Climate Zone 4 (Maryland) and just received my building permit to finish my basement. I am a little bit confused regarding…

Hi there.  Does anyone have experience with this company and their AWHP for radiant floor heat.  The prices seem much better than Spacepak, Chitrix and so forth.  https://hydrosolar.ca/collections/hydro-solar-air-to-water-heat-pumpI really want…

In the last 5 years we have made energy improvements to our 1959 SFD, including air sealing, wall insulation, and changed from gas wall heaters to heat pump mini split.…

Hello, I am getting burnt out at work and considering a change. I am interested in going into green building in some capacity, but I don't know what kind of…

Hi, I have a house in NJ built in the 1960s and am getting ready to finish the basement. The basement walls are made from concrete block and mortar. The double…

Hi and thank you to everyone who has kindly responded to my recent queries re: heat pump install at my existing 3-story house on border of zone 5/6 (VT-MA). Im…

First off, hi all and thank you for the years of insights that we've already incorporated into our build plans. Looking for some thoughts on a low slope (1:12) unvented roof.…