Practical Net Zero
Advanced mechanicals rather than superinsulation push this Maine home’s efficiency to the net-zero goal. Read more
Clear Finishes for Wood
Attaining a flawless surface always takes work, but it may be much easier than you think. Read more
Setting a Long Ridge
When framing a building with a long ridge span, one long, straight LVL ridge is better than multiple, shorter pieces of dimensional lumber. Read more
Sizing an Ice Dam Membrane
Why a single 3-foot width of membrane might not be enough to satisfy code requirements. Read more
Perforated Pipe - Holes Up or Down?
The answer lies in how the pipe functions in the drainage systems you design. Read more
Air-Sealing the Box Sill of an Old House
Here's a vapor-open air-sealing and insulation strategy you can use for the fieldstone foundation walls of an old home. Read more
