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Is a grey water recovery system suitable for routing water to irrigation using spray heads?
Posted by Lindsey Hanley
April 12, 2021
Greywater Recycling
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Do you need ventilation in a cold storage pantry in a high performance house?
Posted by Brad Sullivan
April 12, 2021
Ventilation
1 response
How do I find a reliable house inspector in Ottawa, Ontario?
Posted by Christa Mooney
April 3, 2021
How to Find Qualified Green Building Professionals
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Can you create a passive wine cellar by insulating and air sealing a crawl space?
Posted by JC Wong
April 2, 2021
Crawl spaces
5 responses
How do I close the gap from the exterior cladding overhang to the foundation?
Posted by derek hill
April 2, 2021
Exterior cladding
What insulation is there for a shipping container home that isn't spray foam?
Posted by Jim bo
April 1, 2021
Tiny house
Can I use Brio on my indoor cedar porch floor?
Posted by Linda Burnside
March 31, 2021
Paints, finishes and natural coatings
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How can I build a Passive House in Boston on a budget?
Posted by Sharon kuong
March 31, 2021
Architecture and plan design
1 response
Can I purchase a prefab Eco Home kit house for land in Ottawa or Edmonton?
Posted by Ismael Rumzan
March 29, 2021
Architecture and plan design
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Do prefab homes in Ontario meet building code when contractors assemble them?
Posted by Kaylan Ssenfuma
March 29, 2021
Building codes
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What kind of incentive are available for a high performance net zero home?
Posted by Matt Garrod
March 28, 2021
Grants and incentives
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Should I bother testing for radon in a gutted and uninsulated house?
Posted by Luba Sharapan
March 27, 2021
Radon in Homes - Mitigation
3 responses
Can I regulate my heat/ air exchanger?
Posted by Paula Pearcey
March 27, 2021
Ventilation
Can I use a Legalett slab in Florida if I don't want floor heat?
Posted by Harry Dickinson
March 25, 2021
Slab on Grade
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Which insulation do I use for interior walls of a framed in bunker?
Posted by Dale Klubertanz
March 23, 2021
Insulation and soundproofing
1 response
What is the best exterior rigid foam insulation for under a deck?
Posted by Andrew Cherubini
March 21, 2021
Insulation and soundproofing
3 responses
Is the Saltbox Passive House a prefab house? Can we build this in the USA?
Posted by jenny barrett
March 19, 2021
Architecture and plan design
1 response
What are the best air-quality solutions for processing cigarette smoke?
Posted by Jordan Hoffman
March 18, 2021
Healthy indoor air quality
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