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Moisture Protection for Walls

Doug Horgan dives into a range of practical solutions for draining and drying... More

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Learning Building Science Fundamentals

There's no better grounding in building science for the building industry More

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Retrofitting Air-to-Water Heat Pumps

Adding upgraded functionality to an existing boiler system More

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Reducing Carbon

A builder’s guide to carbon-neutral building practices More

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How Much Can You Do Without an Engineer?

Quite a lot. But stay focused on structural limits when opening up interior spaces. More

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Simplified On-Site Stair Building

Nathan Clark explains how he builds a strong and attractive staircase on the jobsite. More

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Air-Sealing Wood-Frame Buildings

Old houses are tricky. While not ideal, an airtight layer can be established from... More

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Preventing Early Deck Framing Failures

Frank Woeste's recipe for extending the life of the framing on a new deck More

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Jobsite Workstations

Brian Campbell's idea book for setting up a well-appointed workshop on the jobsite More

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