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how do you repair a hole in drywall from a towel rack?
Posted by Brian Flannigan
Sept. 29, 2022
Walls and ceilings - interior surfaces
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What does it cost to build a passive solar home?
Posted by Jen Kryczka
Sept. 15, 2022
Architecture and plan design
1 response
Do I need to install a vapor barrier on top of basement concrete floor?
Posted by Belinda Blankenship
Sept. 9, 2022
Basements improvements
How do you build a natural swimming pond?
Posted by Beatriz Pitcher
Aug. 12, 2022
Natural swimming pools and ponds
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What to do with spray foam on a crawl space floor after a flood?
Posted by Heather Petrie
Aug. 12, 2022
Crawl spaces
Best HVAC Strategy in climate zone 4 for a ranch on slab?
Posted by Shane Staats
Aug. 12, 2022
Heating and cooling
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How much perimeter skirt insulation should go around a concrete slab?
Posted by Insinuendo Insinuendo
Aug. 5, 2022
Slab on Grade
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Where can I find siding contractors for exterior insulation energy upgrade?
Posted by Tabitha Artuso
July 27, 2022
Exterior cladding
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What is the best way to insulation an old house with lath and plaster?
Posted by Ricardo Perez-Concepcion
July 12, 2022
Wall assemblies - renovation
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What are the best practices for a pier foundation on sloped bedrock?
Posted by s w
July 12, 2022
New foundations and slab-on-grade
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What is the best way to heat and cool of an off grid home?
Posted by suresh mirchandani
July 12, 2022
Off-grid and Net-Zero Housing
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What is the minimum insulation value for insulation between the edge of the slab and foundation wall?
Posted by Arsh Deep
July 12, 2022
Slab on Grade
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Where should you locate HRV and ERV exhaust vents?
Posted by Micara Muir
July 12, 2022
HRV and ERV
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Where can I find Shou Sugi Ban carbonized wood siding?
Posted by Peter Mitsakos
July 12, 2022
Exterior cladding
1 response
How do you stop moisture and mold from forming behind drywall in a new basement?
Posted by Keri Peters
July 12, 2022
Basements improvements
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Where can I find a trusted HVAC designer in NH for a new build?
Posted by Kevin Claeson
July 12, 2022
Ventilation
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What tips are there for how to build a deck that will last longer?
Posted by Pete Johnson
June 30, 2022
Decks, porches and gazebos
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What's the best way to organize a fridge to reduce food waste and spoiling?
Posted by Rj Pierson
June 30, 2022
Lifestyle and environment
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