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In November 2025 I installed a Pioneer mini-split heat pump in our bedroom (model WYT25, single zone, 12,000 Btu) and it does not work properly in heating mode. Pioneer tech…

Lessons from wildfire survivors on creating homes and landscapes that reduce risks

I've gotten myself all turned around and I'm hoping y'all can help me out. Really want to make sure to get this detail right and not have it be something…

I stumbled across the OX-IS structural insulated sheathing recently and am struggling to understand why there isn't more buzz about this product (maybe limited availability?) https://www.oxengineeredproducts.com/product/ox-is/It seems superior to ZIP…

GBA connects with industry and health experts to discuss the state of induction ranges

We're adding an addition to our home (Chicago, climate zone 5), and one corner of the first floor has a 6'x6' covered porch, with basement underneath it and primary bedroom…

I am building an ICF house in upstate New York. Originally I was going to just air seal the ceiling using drywall And then add a layer of vapor barrier…

How our understanding is evolving in our slow-to-change industry

I am getting close to starting a remodel of my house and this will be the first of probably many posts where I am looking for advice and/or validation of…

Looking for advice on heating upgrades. I'm in west central Wisconsin (climate zone 6). Currently have a Bryant 60K BTU output propane furnace that I found out yesterday needs to…

I'm in south east Missouri on the border between mixed-humid and hot-humid in climate zone 4A.I am planning a wall as follows from exterior to interiorSiding (undecided)>rain screen>taped Zip sheathing…

Hi, I’m looking for guidance on R-value differences between a cathedral ceiling and a conventional attic in the same house. The house is 1100 sq.ft. The north side has a 500 sq.ft…

I am in climate zone 6 and am building a home with 2×4 framing, 5/8 plywood sheathing r15 interior insulation and r10 2 inch gps exterior insulation. I am using…

Few people understand it. Nobody agrees what it is, how to learn about it, or who's responsible for it. It has never been more important

I have a poured concrete partition wall in my basement (see attachment). The side facing the large room will be insulated the same as the inside faces of the exterior…

Hi, in an effort to improve the air quality in my spec homes. I am adding ERVs in all new builds. This isn't required at all where I build and…

I am planning on installing a Panasonic Intelli-Balance 100 Energy Recovery Ventilator, FV-10VEC2, in my house, and I am wondering which rooms to put the exhaust and supply vents in.…

Hi all,My friend's propane fired boiler just sh*t the bed and they're looking at replacements. They just had several ductless heat pumps installed. Not sure if there could be any…

(long time reader, first time commenter -- thank you all for the excellent resource!)I was hoping to insulate with dense pack cellulose (walls + roof) on a new, single family…

Although researchers know which indoor air contaminants are most injurious to human health, removing those contaminants isn’t easy