Reduce / Discussions

When designing a single family home in Canada, what is the best type of framing to use in order to reduce carbon emissions/ embodied energy/ wasted material? I...

...reduce the humidity? What should we put on the uninsulated floor as a covering that won't go moldy/smelly like the carpet has (and we're on a budget, and have n...

I bought a home that has a dirt floor crawl space with about 24 inches from dirt to underside of floor and it gets wet which causes the floor joists and under ...

...reduce this noise? Also, what should I specify to my builders about the roof to get the best quality? Thanks Is this a new or home or existing and you’re ju...

I have a part concrete and part dirt floor in basement with mildly elevated radon levels. Radon mitigator told us to use a HRV to reduce it by about 50%. Shoul...

...reduce the wear on your well pump, and reduce the energy required to supply a sufficient amount of water, but it’s really anyone’s guess if that’s actually any ...

...reduce humidity, c) remove the styrofoam boundary from underneath, and d) spray insulation on entire perimeter of plywood skirting? Would moisture problems un...

...reduce the solar gain even if you choose a coating designed for the northern climate. (I am in Ontario 44 degrees north). My application would have 5x5 ft fixed...

...reduce the thermal bridge problem. All ideas on this concept are welcome. Thanks,

...reduce build cost. I have read many of the articles posted on this site but starting a such process still appears to be rather daunting. Assuming the land doe...

...reduce radon?) and get a good dehumidifier or just ventilate. What's the best/right path? I'm a 66 yr old female DIY'er with no experience in these matters. A r...

...reduce humidity and coldness in my home. Frankly, I am not sure whom to trust anymore, therefore, your guidance would be greatly appreciated. JR Tadinac You w...

...reduce required electricity consumption. I have a lead on where I can acquire a steel rack enclosed - crated heavy plastic storage tank "pallet" design that cou...

...reduce moisture problems , it will add to them as warm and humid summer air can condense on the cooler surfaces. Another possible cause of the moldy insulation ...

...reduce condensation on windows or in humid spaces like to prevent mold in basements

...reduce the amount of noise you hear. You will probably also be a bit more comfortable with electronically controlled thermostats on both ends of the spectrum ...

...reduce the humidity in the room as much as possible by removing any carpets that could hold moisture in the room, and by drying the walls and base of the shower...

...reduce the size of the heating system, and you certainly don’t need that many! So we can help you save a bunch of money on heating infrastructure, we just nee...