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CLASSIC BRICK: How to Design for Beauty
Over the last five years I’ve been trying to understand a kind of beauty I see from time to time…
DECK STAIN: 5 Essentials for Staining Your Deck So It Looks Great and Lasts Long
“Be sure to check out the Deck Stain Q&A section at the end of the last page of this post. All questions…
Crunch The Numbers & Reveal True Costs of Keeping Your House Warm
When it comes to managing home heating costs, identifying the most economical energy source is not always simple. One reason…
ENERGY EFFICIENCY: Open Cell vs Closed Cell Spray Foam
Spray foam insulation is one of the most effective tools we’ve got for boosting energy efficiency in new homes and…
VIDEO: Where to Find Financial Help for Insulation Upgrades
Governments everywhere apply extra taxes on energy products, so it’s only right that property owners get some of that back…
BETTER BUILDING: 3 Lessons Learned from Old Bricks
There’s a question I’ve wondered about for years and I’ve never yet found a good answer. Millions of us live in…
A Homeowner Guide to Renovation Contracts
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VIDEO: How to Buy an Efficient Resale Home
It takes diligence to buy a resale home wisely because it’s hard to know what you’re getting. That’s why people…
FOOD COURSE INTRO OFF-GRID POWER Course Discount
If you’ve always wanted to build your own off-grid solar & wind energy system, then you can save money on…
RENO HEROES: A Visit to Al and Denise’s Fixer Upper
Got an older home to fix up? This is good work and it can save you a bundle. The thing…
Masonry, Life & Doing the Hard-But-Good Things
Twenty five years ago I faced a choice, and it was like many of the big choices we all face…
PODCAST Q&A: Frozen Windows & Furnace Air
Listen in as Steve answers a reader’s question on whether outside air piped into a furnace will stop window condensation…
How to Mask Before Painting So It Really Works
Here’s how to mask before painting and get excellent results.
How Efficient is That House?: New Energy Rating System Puts Numbers on It
How the new EnerGuide Rating System measures home energy efficiency and rewards quality
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