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What is the best option for window replacement in a basement? When looking for high performance windows, there is no really no difference between basements and...

I am installing pine tongue and groove exterior siding. Which type of house wrap is best, perforated or non perforated (like Tyvek). Thank you Every exterior w...

...best to use for residential plumbing? Copper, PEX, others? You will often see Pex tubing in most new home construction nowadays since it is so much faster and c...

...best heating systems for new builds. Choosing the best heating system for a home depends on a lot of factors, and probably the most important is location. Tha...

...best products, the order of application/installation, etc.) to get the most efficient and durable air/water/vapor barrier. We would like to get expert advice,...

I have been researching methods and best practices for insulating metal structures for four season use, esp. the likes of vehicles & campers, realizing that th...

...best approach for exterior insulation on the walls during renovation, any advice on technique, materials or cost comparisons? There are a variety of products an...

...best choice? Do you suggest electric wires or tubes with glycol? Is there a difference in cost for install or running it? Good question, but a tough one, so I’l...

...best approach given the rest of basement is done the old school way (incorrectly)? Thanks in advance your site is new to me and is a great resource. The wall yo...

Hi I was wondering what's the best way to seal a crawl space and insulate? Currently it is a vented space. Should the vents be closed permanently? The floor jo...

Can you recommend the best method of building an insulated slab on grade suitable for the laurentian mountains in the event that bedrock prevents digging out a...

...best method of heating the house. Most people in this area seem to use propane for heat but we are thinking in floor heat and an electric furnace. Are we on t...

I have been reading so much on insulation ....and out of the foam boards I think eps might be the best to use, but not sure if the foil face would be good, may...

...best to apply a skim coat of mortar, like Type S to parge and even the surfaces, then add my EPS? I am planning on insulating my Cold Room (area below my porc...

...best brand for water heater? Highest quality and lowest maintenance. Any tips or recommendations for the best quality water heater? Heat Pump Water Heaters take...

What do you recommend to use for flooring? Real wood, engineered wood, any particular brand? Also for kitchen and bathroom floor, what do you recommend to use ...

...best', it may not have the best ROI. We've tried different brands over the years, We used a Venmar ERV in our last demo house build and we are very happy with...

...Best practices for basement construction for new homes and renovations