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Russia's First "Active House" Gets a Test Drive
A Danish solar-panel company teams up with a Russian developer to build a home designed to showcase net-zero-energy performance
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Building a radon-resistant home.
1 commentWhat is deadly and might be lurking in your basement? No, not a Ninja (well probably not), in most cases it is Radon. And it is important to know what Radon is and how to ensure it isn't a threat to your household. From building to testing, I will share what I learned about Radon while building my house.
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Patrick's Barn: Underslab Insulation
This past weekend we leveled the gravel with a site-built jig and put down a layer of rigid foam.
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Juniper Inspects Progress on Subslab Insulation
1 commentLike most dogs, Juniper manages to sit or walk on anything that is currently in use or I am attempting to move. Thankfully, she takes long breaks when I can get some stuff done.
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How to Protect and Finish Insulation on an Exterior Foundation Wall
1 commentAdding a layer of rigid-foam insulation to the outside of a poured concrete foundation saves energy, but it raises a key question: What's the best way of protecting and finishing the foam that remains above grade.
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After Shock: A Moldy Crawlspace Nightmare Part 2
3 commentsAfter the initial shock of finding so much deterioration of the wood in this crawlspace, its time to plan repairs.
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Our Vermont Home Project
1 commentThis is the first gallery entry for the new home construction project my wife and I are working on in Plainfield, Vermont. These are a few snapshots of our life & project to date.
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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
