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Insulation is a critical component to achieving net-zero energy.

The stack effect may be pulling conditioned indoor air through gaps and up the flue.

In this episode, host and managing editor Justin Fink talks with editor-in-chief Rob Yagid and design editor Brian Pontolilo about performance walls, excavation issues, and roof replacement. The show is…

It as been reported that on a recent earnings call, Elon Musk, chairman of SolarCity and Tesla CEO, announced a fully solar roof is on the way. This could be a…

Sitting on the deck outside of a newly finished project on a hot summer night in the mountains is always a treat. As a photographer, it’s always a joy to…

In this episode, host and managing editor Justin Fink talks with editor-in-chief Rob Yagid and design editor Brian Pontolilo about outdoor showers, efflorescence, attic insulation, and window replacement. Resources and…

Insulate the walls and rim joists with rigid foam for a durable, dry, and comfortable basement.

Like a child’s drawing or Emoticon, the form of this house represents “home” in any language. Corrugated metal cladding adds to the drama and gives the house a magical glow.…

In this episode, host and managing editor Justin Fink talks with editor-in-chief Rob Yagid and design editor Brian Pontolilo about burying electrical conduit, proper fall protection, and pyrrhotite foundation failures. Resources…

When building a new home, your insulation strategy should be part of the design process, not a last-minute decision.