Go Boldly Forward with Spray Foam, Says This Tiny House Maverick
To those hesitant to use spray foam in rolling homes, builder-designer Byron Fears says "get over...
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To Survive a Firenado, Run Away
Don't assume that even the most wildfire-ready house will stand up to the increasingly ferocious...
Align Your Space: How Much Room Do You Need to Be Happy?
The optimal square footage of our homes and apartments is subjective yes, but key variables...
Green Home of the Year Award Winner: Five-Star Futurist
This sophisticated net-zero-energy home is a welcome addition to a walkable neighborhood in...
10th Annual Green Home of the Year Award Winner: Ohm Sweet Ohm
This powerful ‘his and hers’ house is mostly HERS. To say the aptly named Ohm Sweet Ohm saves...
Florida's Love Affair with CCA Decking Must End
A tour of some of the State’s popular parks—and a bad experience with an old Florida deck—makes the...
The Promise and Pitfalls of Plastics in Construction
The world is literally drowning in waste plastics. Can we redirect the stream into long-lasting...
Research: Closing Your Bedroom Door at Night Can Make Your Sick
If you’re having trouble sleeping, the cause may be right under your nose: trapped C02 in your...
Airtight Home Pays Its Own Way in Energy Use
“Why aren’t zero-energy healthy homes the norm for new homes in our market?” The answer from...
Smart Water Systems Promise Last Best Defense Against Wildfires
The combination of wifi sensors, graywater systems and smart irrigation offers a lifeline for...
The Rise of Sun-Scaping
When battery powered weed wackers and solar panels connect, the result is pollution-free yard care....
Five Ways to Reduce Your Dehumidifier Dependence
Compact, portable dehumidifiers use a lot of energy, and now some are connected with house fires....
Graphene Added to Concrete Could Improve Resilience
The nanotechnology shows real promise for resisting nature's increasingly powerful weather events....
