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Should you seal all rods and penetrations for a radon barrier?
Posted by D H Dec. 25, 2020 Healthy indoor air quality 1 response

Which radiant floor heat is best?
Posted by tony wolff Dec. 25, 2020 Delivery: radiant, forced-air and decentralized 3 responses

What's cheaper for total building costs, slab on grade or basement?
Posted by tony wolff Dec. 24, 2020 Foundations and Basements 1 response

Is spray foam a good way to insulate a house from the exterior?
Posted by Simon Levitt Dec. 21, 2020 Wall assemblies - renovation 1 response

How much does it cost to build an Earthship?
Posted by Robin Skidmore Dec. 17, 2020 Passive solar home design 1 response

Why are Legalett air heated floors better than electric mats for under floor heating?
Posted by tony wolff Dec. 17, 2020 Delivery: radiant, forced-air and decentralized 1 response

Should I install a poly moisture barrier before the rigid foam board against a basement wall?
Posted by DONandCATHY Crenna Dec. 14, 2020 Basements improvements 3 responses

What are the ingredients for making a DIY salt water battery?
Posted by louis-jacques Wens Dec. 10, 2020 Electricity 1 response

Is solar air heating for a floor as efficient as solar hydronic?
Posted by Ryan Johnson Dec. 7, 2020 Delivery: radiant, forced-air and decentralized 2 responses

How do you insulate an attic in Victorian House in Massachusetts?
Posted by dan sagalyn Dec. 5, 2020 Roof assemblies - renovation

Should I remove the plastic sheet in my cellar?
Posted by Justin D'Arcy Dec. 4, 2020 Basements improvements 3 responses

What heating system to use in my new detached garage/shop?
Posted by David Perreault Dec. 4, 2020 Delivery: radiant, forced-air and decentralized 1 response

How to sell an item? I have 2 cans of unused deck paint...
Posted by Ashleigh Franklin Dec. 2, 2020 Recycled and Reclaimed Materials 2 responses

How do you make an airtight house envelope?
Posted by Valeriy Kraydman Dec. 1, 2020 Air and vapour barriers 1 response

Where can I donate all my construction tools/supplies?
Posted by Sam Djam Nov. 30, 2020 Recycled and Reclaimed Materials 1 response

Can I use straw bale sips on the exterior of a shipping container home?
Posted by Chelsea Teresak Nov. 28, 2020 Wall assemblies - renovation 1 response

What prefab homes are available in Michigan?
Posted by Suzanne Loechl Nov. 27, 2020 Architecture and plan design 2 responses

Will recycled plane insulation pass building regs? And is it safe to use?
Posted by lisa Hellewell Nov. 27, 2020 Insulation and soundproofing 1 response