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Can you do an update on Ecohome’s new demo house?
Posted by dean c Oct. 16, 2019 Concept and design 1 response

How do I insulate my half below grade basement?
Posted by tom mckeand Oct. 14, 2019 Basements improvements 1 response

Do you have suggestion for non-toxic closet design company, or materials?
Posted by Nicole Lucas Haimes Oct. 11, 2019 Materials and resources 1 response

What is the best way to seal around windows?
Posted by Bryan Squirrell Oct. 8, 2019 Windows and doors 1 response

Can I use a solar thermal water heater to heat my pool in the summer and the floor of the garage that I am going to build?
Posted by Bill Loucks Oct. 5, 2019 Solar thermal collectors 2 responses

Can you install foam boards directly against basement walls?
Posted by Ted Gorab Oct. 3, 2019 Basements improvements 26 responses

I have many issues with my house where should I start?
Posted by Bryan Squirrell Sept. 29, 2019 Wall assemblies - renovation 1 response

How much insulation should I install underneath my concrete slab in my basement?
Posted by Scott Antonation Sept. 27, 2019 Slab on Grade 5 responses

What type of green flooring is best for a basement floor?
Posted by Jeff Krohn Sept. 15, 2019 Basements improvements 1 response

How do you calculate window height and location for passive solar heating?
Posted by Daniel Gardener Sept. 12, 2019 Passive solar home design 1 response

Is EPS or XPS better for use in basement rim joists? Should faced or unfaced foam boards be used?
Posted by Thomas Dispenza Sept. 8, 2019 Basements improvements 6 responses

I have chronic illness from the air quality of my home, can you help determine if I need to replace the HVAC system?
Posted by Niki Harrison Sept. 6, 2019 HRV and ERV 4 responses

Have you heard of Gigacrete and is it any good?
Posted by Sasha P Aug. 29, 2019 Wall assemblies - new construction 4 responses

Can you install tubing under a slab on grade foundation to extract heat in winter?
Posted by Jennifer Cole Aug. 28, 2019 Slab on Grade 1 response

What is the best option for building our next resilient home?
Posted by John Bae Aug. 27, 2019 Efficient home design 3 responses

Is Blum hardware LBC compliant or free of Red List components?
Posted by Phil Lipton Aug. 27, 2019 Kitchens 2 responses

In your Edelweiss house you use 2x6 studs. Why not use 2x4 studs and add 2" rigid on the inside?
Posted by Tom Wagar Aug. 25, 2019 Wall assemblies - new construction 1 response

How do you fix high humidity levels in a basement?
Posted by JR Tadinac Aug. 21, 2019 Healthy indoor air quality 3 responses