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The $6000 House: Taking Posession
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The $6000 House
Housing Melt-Down: Opportunities for Modern Pioneers
Siting a House
Things to consider when you want to take advantage of the sun's free energy.
How to Soundproof a Bedroom using Green Glue & Double Sheetrock
Almost every project I build has some sound proofing needed. Media Rooms, Master Bedrooms, Meditation Rooms, Home offices... these can all benefit from some careful planning & sound abatement techniques.…
Air Sealing with Owens Corning’s new Energy Complete system
I'm a huge believer in Spray Foam for air sealing, but foam will only air seal the cavity that it's sprayed into. Here's where Owens Corning's new Energy Complete has…
How to Soundproof a Wall Separating a Bedroom From a Family Room
In this video you'll learn some easy techniques for Soundproofing a bedroom from a noisy Family Room next door. We're using Quietrock which is a specialized drywall made for reducing…
Getting Started
Initially, when my husband and I decided to build rather than buy our first home, I imagined that building a house would require equal parts fearlessness, determination, insanity, discovery, compromise…
Stealth Door With Heavy-Duty Hidden Hinges
Have you ever picked up a piece of nice hardware and smiled? If so, then you're an official hardware geek like me! Check out this amazing Hidden Hinge from Sugatsune…
Porch Rot: How $2.00 in Flashing Could Have Saved $150,000 in Repairs
A bad and easily correctable flashing detail led to $150,000.00 in repair costs.
Flashing for Hose Bibs – QuickFlash Review
We as builders are so diligent about using flashing boots on our roofs but when it comes to wall penetrations we're so lax about holes! In this video we'll show…

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