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With a raised house how should I insulate underneath?
Posted by Kevin Marmillion
Feb. 1, 2021
Basements improvements
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Where is the correct vapor barrier location in Chicago?
Posted by Joel Peerson
Jan. 31, 2021
Air and vapour barriers
2 responses
Have you excavated under one of your slabs middle of winter?
Posted by Mike Kolder
Jan. 31, 2021
Slab on Grade
1 response
What is the best way to do exterior foundation styrofoam finishing?
Posted by Castor River Farm
Jan. 31, 2021
New foundations and slab-on-grade
1 response
Are their grants in my area?
Posted by Shannon Hutchison
Jan. 29, 2021
Grants and incentives
How do know if I have a gas leak ? It's a ventless heater
Posted by Margherita Sewell
Jan. 29, 2021
Healthy indoor air quality
1 response
What is the best way to finish basement walls?
Posted by Aram Scaram
Jan. 21, 2021
Basements improvements
3 responses
Do I need to spray foam the ceiling of my crawl space to help winterize it?
Posted by Sheilagh Thompson
Jan. 21, 2021
Crawl spaces
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What is the best wall design for cold climates?
Posted by Jeremy Hull
Jan. 20, 2021
Concept and design
3 responses
What’s the best option for buying a prefab house in Montana?
Posted by Jennifer Curtis
Jan. 18, 2021
Architecture and plan design
1 response
Is it possible to build a prefab as a guest home next to an already built home?
Posted by Sadhvi Alam
Jan. 17, 2021
Planning and Design
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Can my husband and I build an Earthship home in Michigan & how hands-on can we be?
Posted by Kirsten Rogers Hearnes
Jan. 17, 2021
Architecture and plan design
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What is the cost of a prefab house kit?
Posted by Makiko Goto-Widerman
Jan. 15, 2021
Architecture and plan design
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How do I get an assessment of heat loss for my home?
Posted by jennifer jolly
Jan. 13, 2021
Grants and incentives
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Why is there condensation above ground on an interior basement wall?
Posted by Barb Daluisio
Jan. 12, 2021
Basements improvements
1 response
Should I put foam boards right against my basement wall or leave an air gap?
Posted by Elijah Hargett
Jan. 9, 2021
Foundation and basement improvements
4 responses
Which is the best basement ceiling insulation?
Posted by David Boone
Jan. 9, 2021
Basements improvements
How do you solve high humidity issues in a home?
Posted by Megan McIntosh
Jan. 6, 2021
Ventilation
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