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Need some help to determine what a real fix looks like.  Contractor (for whatever reason) decided to rivet the metal roofing panels from the main structure to the flashing transition…

I have been diagnosed with a rare and aggressive sarcoma, which has dramatically altered my priorities for the next 5(?) years. I also have ME/CFS, which I suspect is being…

Oversized heating and cooling systems are common—but they come with real downsides, from poor humidity control to noisy operation and higher costs

So, as we dive deeper into high performance homes, the more you learn, the more you realize you dont know..Building a home now, goal is passive house, air control layer is…

I'm evaluating whether to put solar panels on my new workshop. I'd previously been eligible for an interest free loan, which made the proposition seem like a no-brainer. As it…

We have a gas range and because we do a lot of home cooking, purchased a range hood that would help make sure any fumes are taken out while cooking.…

The first in a multi-part series following a Kansas home built from salvaged materials, exploring how reuse, building science, and performance goals come together in practice.