As soon as I mentioned a detail I learned here…

the highly rated contractor from Wellman Iowa got defensive.  Apparently, he had never heard of a capillary break on the footings before the stem wall.  But the conversation became so… the highly rated contractor from Wellman Iowa got defensive.  Apparently, he had...

Right Way To Do Head Flashing End Dams

Hey all, we’re going to be making window and door head flashing soon. I’ve been looking at videos and guides on how to do end dams. Hammer and Hand has… Hey all, we’re going to be making window and door head flashing soon. I’ve been looking at videos and guides on how...

From Ready-to-Build to Reality

Looking to provide plans for low-energy, healthy homes that the average builder could tackle at reasonable prices, a pair of architects share their proof of concept, the Evergreen house in Duluth. Looking to provide plans for low-energy, healthy homes that the average...

Vents and Exhausts

I have a short wall and several items to place on it(see image). I am in Ontario. I need 3ft clearance between intakes and vents and between the gas meter… I have a short wall and several items to place on it(see image). I am in Ontario. I need 3ft clearance between...

I-beam rather than lvl

I’m in the process of replacing floor joists for the second floor (1.5 story cape).When built the top floor was just attic space and there were several room below. Many… I’m in the process of replacing floor joists for the second floor (1.5 story cape).When built the...
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