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is there a SketchNanoGard Review?

Posted by Island Lake June 24, 2020 Windows and doors 1 response

Where can I find salt water batteries?

Posted by S Conrad June 23, 2020 Renewable energy 3 responses

Can houses built on screw piles move?

Posted by Pamela Douglas June 23, 2020 Foundation and basement improvements 2 responses

How do you add an Air Exchanger to a house with Hot Water Heat?

Posted by Bob Engelhart June 17, 2020 Ventilation 4 responses

Which of the passive home prefab kits are available in Quebec?

Posted by Shawna Dunbar June 16, 2020 Architecture and plan design 1 response

How can we clear up green pool water after adding bog plants and lillies?

Posted by Mercedes McCloughan June 15, 2020 Natural swimming pools and ponds 1 response

Where do you install a weeping tile with a high water table?

Posted by Alex Kesheshian June 11, 2020 Foundations and Basements 3 responses

We have water butt's to collect water. How could we get them to water tank so c

Posted by Denise Humphries June 8, 2020 Rainwater harvesting 3 responses

How could I convert my hydronic gas heated floors to electric heated floors?

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Why is there mold on particle board outside vapor barrier on new addition?

Posted by Christine ML June 7, 2020 Wall assemblies - renovation 1 response

Where can you find a grey water recycling system for our washing machine?

Posted by Sameep Shirodkar June 7, 2020 Greywater Recycling 1 response

What is the best way to do wall construction using Charred Cedar Siding?

Posted by Dobie Cheung June 6, 2020 Exterior cladding 2 responses

Are these prefab kit homes available outside Eastern Canada and US?

Posted by Phil Pooler June 6, 2020 Architecture and plan design 1 response

Best small ventilation HRV or ERV for a camper van or tiny house?

Posted by Ron Timmins June 6, 2020 Tiny house 5 responses

Can south facing windows and glass doors, double glazed, be used to collect passive solar heat?

Posted by Sue Whall June 5, 2020 Passive solar home design 2 responses

What kind of non-toxic exterior sheathing can be used in place of plywood?

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Is hemp insulating wallboard available in Canada?

Posted by Robin Bakker June 2, 2020 Insulation and soundproofing 1 response

Do you sell and ship kits in the southwest United States?

Posted by Tracey Locke May 31, 2020 Architecture and plan design 3 responses
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