Floods and Freezes Expose America’s Broken Plumbing
Extreme weather has laid bare the failing condition of America’s water infrastructure. This week,...
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.
Big Business Has Doubled Down on Solar and Battery Storage
Although you might not know it from the political rhetoric about drilling and fossil fuels, many of...
Do Bad Playgrounds Make Bad People?
Modern playground design emphasizes hierarchy and lone wolf exercise. Shouldn’t they instead teach...
Restricting AirBnb Offerings by Pro Landlords Cuts Local Rent by 3%
Data suggests that short term rentals can offer a lifeline for homeowners trying to keep up with...
How Much Home Energy Can Smart Devices Save?
Add up all the promised savings and you shave off one-fourth of the annual average for the whole...
Affordable 3D-Printed Housing: Hope or Hype?
Different 3D materials have vastly different carbon impacts and structural specs. Can they balance...
How Much House Will You Sacrifice for Location?
The difference between what you can afford in the Northeast versus some parts of the Southern U.S.,...
Coating Interior Doors to Resist Flood Damage
Replacing bedroom and closet doors and trim after a flood accounts for a large portion of homeowner...
5 Crucial Steps to Clean Your Home’s Flooded Walls
You can’t easily build a “floodproof” wall, but you can greatly improve the washability of a home’s...
Choose Your Home Upgrades Wisely
After the sale, you’ll spend many years maintaining your home. Why not choose durable materials and...
Why Waste Money on a Gas Generator When Battery Options Abound?
When the power goes out, rather than run a messy gas generator or follow silly advice about dry ice...
How to Beat 700 Percent Toilet Paper Inflation
The cost of butt wiping has quietly gone through the roof, with negative ripple effects that are...
EVs Need Long-Term Love to Live Up to Their Engineering
Americans are on the fence about converting to electric vehicles. We need honest discussions about...
