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What would be the best construction materials for making a home fire resistant?
Posted by Tyler Harris March 14, 2022 Concept and design 3 responses

Do you need radiant heat in a slab on grade if it is well insulated?
Posted by S EDGE March 11, 2022 Delivery: radiant, forced-air and decentralized 3 responses

Is hemp insulation good for an office over a garage?
Posted by norma weinberg March 8, 2022 Insulation and soundproofing 2 responses

Is hemp block insulation any good?
Posted by Tyler Forman March 4, 2022 Wood and organic materials 5 responses

Plans for a solar powered green home
Posted by Torin van Loon March 4, 2022 Planning and Design

What lawn alternatives are there?
Posted by Susan Price March 4, 2022 Landscaping 1 response

Is it worth putting a one foot high window to capture southern solar heat?
Posted by Tristan J Philippe March 4, 2022 Passive solar home design 1 response

Who in Maine can build a tiny house, start to finish?
Posted by Gwendlyn DeYoung-Reynolds March 4, 2022 Architecture and plan design 3 responses

Should I install an HRV or ERV?
Posted by David Hinton March 4, 2022 HRV and ERV 2 responses

Does ground under exposed concrete have a deeper or shallower frostline?
Posted by scott wanks March 3, 2022 Slab on Grade 5 responses

Can we backfill a basement and then do slab on grade?
Posted by susannahandjared mcisaac March 3, 2022 Slab on Grade 1 response

What maintenance needs to be done on a slab on grade foundation?
Posted by Diane Arsenault March 1, 2022 Slab on Grade 1 response

Are there non-toxic and durable floor paints?
Posted by Afternoon Tea Feb. 23, 2022 Paints, finishes and natural coatings 1 response

What can I use to insulate the outside of my extension?
Posted by Roberta Bell Feb. 23, 2022 Wall assemblies - renovation 3 responses

Will adding insulation to the exterior walls help get rid of mold on the inside?
Posted by BARBARA ROSALEZ Feb. 15, 2022 Wall assemblies - renovation 3 responses

Where can I buy an MDF alternative?
Posted by Vijon Fuller Feb. 15, 2022 Wood and organic materials 1 response

What is the best way to insulate interior basement walls that are sweating?
Posted by Chris B Feb. 15, 2022 Foundation and basement improvements 1 response

Is an engineered slab on grade as good as a foundation footing?
Posted by Jeff Ryan Feb. 15, 2022 Foundations and Basements 1 response