Should Morrow County, Ohio, enforce the state building code? That’s the question on the minds of the county’s planning commission. More
SHRAE Standard 62.2 is the nation’s residential ventilation standard, and that’s the end of the story. Or is it? More
Lawmakers are taking a closer look at the Pennsylvania commission responsible for updating the state’s building code. More
A remodeler in Idaho takes issue with opponents of the EPA's lead-paint rule, acknowledging that there are issues to address ó†test kits and enforcement among them ó†but that the effort should be supported as a best practice for the industry. More
For retired home performance expert Ed Voytovich, the core of home performance is understanding that the home is a system where everything is interdependent. More
The chairman of NAHB Remodelers called on a House subcommittee to alter the government's lead-paint rule so that it stops restricting consumer choice, quits relying on faulty testing equipment, and doesn't get expanded unduly into commercial space. More
Some remodelers are making the most of government incentives to improve the performance of existing U.S. housing stock ó and to boost their bottom line. More
Home Star may be gone, but all is not lost. There are still abundant options for remodelers who want to capitalize on home performance work. More
Being certified as a home performance contractor, with certified personnel to perform the work, gives companies a big advantage in selling energy retrofits. More
