Floods and Freezes Expose America’s Broken Plumbing
Extreme weather has laid bare the failing condition of America’s water infrastructure. This week,...
Posts about Resilient Housing (2)
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...
Resilient Siding Provides Climate Conscious Protection
Hardie siding and trim include climate-specific engineering. Peter Pfeiffer and Alan Barley of...
A Tale of Two Hurricane Experiences
Two articles published after the one-two punch of hurricanes in the Southeast show the importance...
Benefits of Resilient Building
As wildfires, superstorms, floods, tornadoes, and other climate events rage on, resilient building...
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...
Webinar: How Home Fire Sprinklers Can Reduce Construction Costs and Save Lives
This must-see webinar brings you the latest information on how home fire sprinklers can benefit...
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...
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...
