Beyond Air Conditioning: Multiple Solutions to Beat the Heat
Whether it’s a passive solar design, a white roof or new insulation materials, builders are finding...
Posts about Resilient Housing
Huge Increases in Home Insurance Suggest a Shift in Natural Risks
As home insurance goes through the roof, the untold story is that the biggest claims are going to...
The Hidden Dangers of Backyard Fire Pits and Fire Tables
Sitting around the Chiminea may evoke primordial comforts, but it’s more like sucking down several...
Home Fire Sprinklers: Saving Lives and Peace of Mind
Home fires are a terrifying prospect for everyone, particularly for households with young children,...
Prefab 3D Modular Panels Built for Tough Houston Weather
Here’s a home designed for minimal maintenance and energy consumption in its harsh climate. Houston...
Maximize Your Home Investment: Reduce Expenses on Roofs, Decks, and Trees
A survey of where owners spend money on home maintenance shows why the initial materials you choose...
Building Grid Resilience Amid Climate Change
Three energy trends to watch in 2024. One of the things I enjoy most about living in Southern...
Home Hardening is a Great Idea, But People are Fickle
The idea that adversity will cause people to act rationally to make their homes more resilient...
Worried About E-Vehicle Battery Fires?
Fires from lithium-ion batteries are frightening, but research confirms that proper charging and...
In A Resiliency State of Mind
Resiliency is top of mind for homeowners in the face of intensifying wildfires, super storms,...
Can Housing Save Us from the Heat?
If we continue down this road, our homes may be the last line of defense. It occurred to me, as I...
Should You Raise Your Home on Stilts, Piers, Concrete Blocks?
Taking into account insurance uncertainty and the current cost to replace your existing home,...
Maximizing Concrete Block Wall Strength for Hurricanes and Tornadoes
Concrete block walls, built right, offer one of the best wind resistances available for residential...
