Editor's Notepad

Patrick’s Barn: The Hydrangea Is on Life Support
A freak early-season storm leaves our town and landscape in turmoil.
How To Clean Up After October’s Freak Snow Storm
The snow has almost melted across much of the Northeast; now it's time to repair the unprecedented and unbelievable damage caused by snow-laden trees.
Using Polyethylene as an Air Barrier
Although polyethylene sheeting has fallen out of favor as a vapor retarder in most wall and ceiling assemblies, opinion is mixed on whether it can be used as an air…
PODCAST: Five Big Holes in your House That Suck Energy Out
An 1/8th inch crack along a window doesn't seem like much to worry about, but a 1/8th in. crack running the length of your house amounts to a hole…
Patrick’s Barn: Priming Siding
Back-priming wood siding makes the paint job and the wood last longer.
Are Code-Mandated Air-Sealing Tests a Financial Burden to Builders?
An owner/builder, worried that required blower-door tests could cost him thousands of dollars, decides not to seek a building permit after all
Mosaic Made Easy
Alexandra Immel’s vision for her new kitchen included a colorful backsplash that is definitely not off the tile-shop shelf.
Patrick’s Barn: Making Siding
Yes, it would be faster and easier to buy something from the lumberyard, but what fun would that be?
Patrick’s Barn: We have a roof!
With the roof done, it's time to start siding.
Building a New High-Performance House in Massachusetts
A double-stud wall house with radiant-floor slab and a high performance propane hot-water heater is on the drawing boards. Care to comment?

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