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What is the best way to renovate and make a self sustaining eco friendly family house?

Posted by Emmanuel Sylvestre Aug. 31, 2020 Concept and design 1 response

What are the options for adding Exterior Roof Insulation?

Posted by Marlo Raynolds Aug. 29, 2020 Roof assemblies - renovation 4 responses

What is your advice on exterior wall insulation for a tiny home?

Posted by Mitch Fowler Aug. 27, 2020 Tiny house 1 response

Need roof repairs, insulation and new tin, are there grants available?

Posted by Ghislaine Morin Aug. 27, 2020 Grants and incentives 1 response

My window drips when I run my air conditioning. What is the fix?

Posted by Sean Sullivan Aug. 27, 2020 Heat pumps, geothermal and AC 5 responses

How do I get rid of moisture with cement floor crawl space that has a vapour barrier?

Posted by Cindy Chatham 04 chatham Aug. 25, 2020 Crawl spaces 1 response

Where can I get wood planks for a ceiling?

Posted by zulie alnahas Aug. 23, 2020 Walls and ceilings - interior surfaces 1 response

Is it a good or bad idea to spray foam directly on the interior of shiplap siding?

Posted by MITCHELL KOCH Aug. 21, 2020 Exterior cladding 1 response

Can basement walls to dry to the inside with foam board?

Posted by Tim Hanrahan Aug. 20, 2020 Basements improvements 7 responses

What do you think of Legalett Wall Insulation?

Posted by Igal H Aug. 19, 2020 Walls and Roofs 1 response

For a first time buyer where do you start with renovations?

Posted by Joanne Geall Aug. 19, 2020 Efficient home design 1 response

Should you allow air flow through a crawl space with a dirt floor?

Posted by Amber Murray Aug. 17, 2020 Crawl spaces 3 responses

Where can I find hempwool and hemp Hurd/binder?

Posted by eamonn mcnaughton Aug. 17, 2020 Insulation and soundproofing 3 responses

Can my shallow crawl space be converted to a slab foundation?

Posted by Sian O'Keefe Aug. 15, 2020 Slab on Grade 1 response

Where can i buy hemp batt insulation in Western Canada?

Posted by Jen Moffat Aug. 14, 2020 Insulation and soundproofing 4 responses

How can I find a natural pool designer?

Posted by James Ford-Hutchinson Aug. 14, 2020 Natural swimming pools and ponds 3 responses

Should we renovate or get a Prefab Kit house?

Posted by Ali Mackenzie Aug. 12, 2020 Concept and design 1 response

Can you help with passive solar greenhouse exterior wall details?

Posted by Rick Carter Aug. 11, 2020 Greenhouses and Sunrooms / Solariums 1 response
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