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Patrick's Barn: Taping Drywall
4 commentsA few tips from drywall pros have really improved my finishing.
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Should I Build with Autoclaved Aerated Concrete?
1 commentA couple living in Atlanta want a house that's free of the chemical pollutants common in standard construction. They consider using autoclaved aerated concrete blocks for the walls, but soon find there are doubters aplenty.
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Patrick's Barn: Drywall Is Hung
Seventy sheets later, the drywall is up and ready for finishing.
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Excavators Getting Their Groove On
3 commentsIf you are in need of a lighthearted distraction from your busy day and you like heavy machinery, you've come to the right place.
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Patrick's Barn: Heat, Light, and Internet
6 commentsHeat, light, and an internet connection make a barn a lot more liveable.
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Building Energy 13: Old Hippies Conspire to Save the World
After a visit to the annual conference and trade show of the Northeast Sustainable Energy Association, editor-at-large Kevin Ireton reports on the business of energy-efficient home building, deep-energy retrofits, and more
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Comprehensive List of Synthetic Decking Manufacturers
2 commentsList of composite, capped, and PVC decking manufacturers
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How to Do Everything: The Energy Nerd's Greatest Hits
1 commentIf you plan to design, build, or remodel an energy efficient house, Energy Nerd Martin Holladay's collection of how-to articles is a must-read
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Patrick's Barn: Customizing a Drywall Lift
2 commentsA simple modification allows me to hang the lowest sheets on a sloped ceiling.
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Coming Soon: 2013 Northeast Sustainable Energy Association Conference in Boston
An all-star roster of experts will present workshops at the Building Energy 13 conference in early March
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How to Paint Fiber-Cement Siding
Painter Jim Lacey shares some tips for caulking and painting fiber-cement siding. read more
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