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How to Live With Radiant-Floor Heat
Radiant-floor heating systems often include concrete slab floors, a combination that should produce steady temperatures without the frequent ups and downs of forced-air systems. But there's a catch: because the…
Patrick’s Barn: It’s Not Just a Barn, It’s a Hands-on Lifestyle
With spring upon us, a new garden takes priority.
A New Roof is an Opportunity to Add More Insulation
A homeowner in Baltimore needs to replace the built-up asphalt roof on his house, and wonders how to insulate it effectively at the same time
What’s the Best Way to Install Rainscreen Siding?
A builder planning a new house plans to include a rainscreen, an exterior detail that separates the sheathing from the finish cladding with furring strips. He'd like to install the…
How to Store Solar Energy Under a Concrete Slab
Some builders have successfully experimented with storing heat in a thick layer of sand under a slab and using the insulated thermal mass for heat. But skeptics still think the…
How To Make a Pour-in-Place Concrete Countertop
Learn how to form a countertop in place and then reinforce, pour, and finish the slab to create a beautiful custom surface in your kitchen.
Patrick’s Barn: Wrapping Up the Exterior
It took a little longer than expected, but the barn's shell is nearly finished.
Patrick’s Barn: The Dirt-Cheap, High-R Building
Salvaged polyiso and a prograde foam gun make a supercheap, energy-efficient wall.
Cool Stuff from the Builders’ Show: Day 2
I’m continuing my quest for the best new stuff at IBS 2012.
Cool Stuff from the Builders’ Show: Day 1
Walking the show floor reveals some clever new products.

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