Residential Siding with Resilience in Mind
Specifying the best home armor to handle the changing climate has become more critical than ever....
Matt Power, Editor-In-Chief
Veteran journalist Matt Power has reported on innovation and sustainability in housing for nearly three decades. An award-winning writer, editor, and filmmaker, he has a long history of asking hard questions and adding depth and context as he unfolds complex issues.
Builder Show Hums (and Whistles) with Cautious Optimism
A hyper-energetic annual trade show highlights an industry doubling down on hope and history. As I...
Leak Detection’s Second Best Selling Point
Plumbing leaks can destroy homes. Extreme home insurance rates can force people out of their homes....
Why Do Livable City Lists Get It So Wrong?
One of the latest superlative lists puts Portland, Maine at the top. Take it from someone who lived...
Getting Attic Insulation Right
Online forums tend to offer half-truths about how to properly insulate an attic. Here’s a factual...
4 Roof Underlayment Types That Can Take the Heat
Synthetic and liquid applied roofing underlayments handle prolonged exposure to extreme heat much...
Study Bemoans Federal Dependency, but Ignores the Billionaire Blues
Real efforts to rebuild middle class prosperity will mean spreading the wealth around, not doubling...
Florida Insurers Plan to Reject Asphalt Roofs
An industry exec hints at phasing out coverage for shingles altogether, now that a trifecta of...
Cool Roofing Crosses Into Uncharted Temperatures
Extreme heat is pushing some roof materials to the edge of failure, but reflective roofs offer a...
Do Vacancy Taxes Work? Yes, But Speculators Hate Them
Special taxes and fees designed to reduce the number of unoccupied units in a region have proven...
Could Owning A Dog or a Wood Stove Cost You Your Home Insurance?
It might sound counterintuitive, but when insurers look at risks, bad dogs throw up a big red flag,...
Study: Home Ownership Equates to Saving Almost $30,000 Annually
Archived analyses from the early 2000s found that homeowners gained more wealth than renters. Does...
Is Updating Your Central Air a Good Investment?
You’ve just purchased an older home with a 20- or 30-year-old central HVAC system that still works....