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Hey guys! Just a regular home owner here, trying to make improvements to my 140 year old Queen Anne home so it can last another 140. I'm in zone 5A.…

We have an 8” pvc pipe that run through our wall to the outside. This is sealed internally with Contega caulk to our intello air barrier and on the outside…

Airtight homes have more benefits than energy, comfort and indoor air quality

Hi, I’m planning on using SikaFlex Construction Sealant to air seal the gap between sill plate and concrete block foundation on the interior of our 125 year old home. The application…

I have a new manufactured home, built end of 2025. It is Energy Star certified. It's The lino (vinyl flooring) is only perimeter glued which apparently is an industry standard. …

Hi,I am looking to partially finish my basement which already has a french drain with a dimple mat up the wall in place which leads to a sump pump.This is…

A simple, buildable window detail that maintains all four control layers while providing fire resilience and thermal comfort

I'm planning a concrete-free walk-out basement/garage/workshop using mechanically stabilized earth retaining walls and permanent wood foundation construction, up in the pacific northwest (Vancouver, BC). I'm hoping for some feedback from…

“Explain the working principle and technology behind wireless chargers, with reference to electromagnetic induction and resonance.

GBA spoke with former Biden administration climate policy advisor to discuss what transpired in 2025 and why there still may be cause for hope.