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Where can I buy a tiny house and plot of land to put it in a tiny house community near Seattle?
Posted by Marc von Borstel
May 19, 2020
Tiny house
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What can I do to prevent mold and musty smells from a crawlspace with a dirt floor?
Posted by bonna gordy
May 15, 2020
Crawl spaces
1 response
Is it ok to add insulation between joists in a crawl space?
Posted by Cheryl Bottomley
May 11, 2020
Crawl spaces
Does paint work instead of a poly vapour barrier?
Posted by Bill Fletcher
May 6, 2020
Air and vapour barriers
1 response
Do I need a standard 6 mil poly vapor barrier with dense cellulose exterior wall?
Posted by jeff Chormann
May 1, 2020
Air and vapour barriers
2 responses
How can I heat a bedroom above a garage?
Posted by Steve Dulmage
April 30, 2020
Wall assemblies - renovation
Protection from Insects for Legalett Geo-passive super insulated slab on grade?
Posted by James Burns
April 30, 2020
Slab on Grade
What is the best way to Insulate a basement and floor joists that are embedded into the concrete?
Posted by David Pereira
April 28, 2020
Foundation and basement improvements
2 responses
What is safer than OSB for someone with multiple chemical sensitivities?
Posted by Ian Smith
April 27, 2020
Healthy indoor air quality
1 response
Which is best between well water vs rain water harvesting?
Posted by dean c
April 24, 2020
Rainwater harvesting
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Do you install natural pools?
Posted by Eric Wilson
April 24, 2020
Natural swimming pools and ponds
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Which is the best basement insulation?
Posted by Alex Kesheshian
April 23, 2020
Basements
1 response
What type of insulation should I put on the exterior of my new home?
Posted by Alex Kesheshian
April 23, 2020
Wall assemblies - new construction
1 response
Does electricity free pellet stove comes in 23'' or less to fit my wall ?
Posted by Peter Kutschy
April 21, 2020
Wood stove and biomass heat
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How do I sell my construction materials?
Posted by Eshwari Chauke
April 20, 2020
Recycled and Reclaimed Materials
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What would be the best alternative to chemical treatment for outdoor pools?
Posted by Ladka Heidari
April 19, 2020
Natural swimming pools and ponds
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What is the best ERV on the market ?
Posted by Brandon Phelps
April 18, 2020
HRV and ERV
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How do you deal with a house under negative pressure?
Posted by Connie Taylor
April 16, 2020
Ventilation
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