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High-Performance Homes Dos & Don'ts: Mark LaLiberte Seminar Notes

Matt Risinger, Blogger | February 23rd, 20132 comments

Mark LaLiberte is an amazing building-science teacher. Read my blogging notes from his seminar titled "Building High-Performance Homes Dos & Don'ts," which I attended in Austin, Texas. Remember that this is focused on Texas construction, but there is plenty to learn here for anyone in the U.S.

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Mountain Porch Retreat

WarthConstruction, member | November 14th, 2011

Our region has an extended outdoor season that the homeowners wanted to take full advantage of. The existing deck was not adequate for hosting large parties and had no covered space for protection...

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Creating an Urban Oasis: A Green Live-Work Space Blooms on a Gritty City Lot

Olitch, Blogger, book author, one of the first FHB editors | January 28th, 20114 comments

Recycled shipping containers, energy-scrimping details and a sophisticated design sense create a handsome urban compound in a transitional neighborhood.

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Bunkhouse in the Woods!

bunkhousebore, member | January 9th, 2011

Here is what kept me sane a few years ago! Decided that we needed more space for my kids and their cousins at the shared family cottage. Set out to build a bunkie that would give them a...

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Green Building is for Whiners and Hippies

RYagid, senior editor | September 13th, 20106 comments

Scott Adams (the creator of Dilbert) and the Wall Street Journal take aim at green building.

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Keauhou mauka replacement deck

WestHawaiiHandyman, member | May 6th, 2009

The finished replacement utility area/garden deck. Note new, ABS plastic drain vent on wall behind reinstalled utility sink. New, capped hollow tile wall protects deck and serves as low...

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This faux slate may be worth a closer look

JFink, Senior Editor | March 19th, 200910 comments

I didn’t want to like Davinci Roofscapes synthetic slate roof tiles, I really didn’t. The product isn’t really to blame. It’s just that I’ve been ruined by...

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