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Has anyone used Lunos Ductless HRVs in Alberta and passed inspection?
Posted by Michelle Dimaano
Nov. 4, 2019
HRV and ERV
3 responses
What are the most cost-effective green building strategies in new home construction?
Posted by M T
Nov. 4, 2019
Concept and design
3 responses
What is the best way to build a slab on grade on bedrock?
Posted by peter owen
Oct. 31, 2019
Slab on Grade
1 response
How do you insulate a crawlspace with dirt floor?
Posted by sal Bellicoso
Oct. 30, 2019
Crawl spaces
2 responses
How do you fix a moisture problem in a finished basement?
Posted by Margo MACFARLANE
Oct. 28, 2019
Foundation and basement improvements
1 response
What is the best way to insulate my basement?
Posted by Chris Rogers
Oct. 27, 2019
Foundation and basement improvements
3 responses
Where can I buy green home building plans and blue prints?
Posted by Moyra Francis
Oct. 25, 2019
Concept and design
2 responses
What is the best way to insulate a crawlspace to keep humidity down and stop odors?
Posted by Dave Bell
Oct. 24, 2019
Crawl spaces
3 responses
Where do I start to build a small, affordable, low-maintenance house?
Posted by Ocean-Lynn Georgelin
Oct. 22, 2019
Concept and design
2 responses
How to insulate an apartment you don't own?
Posted by Teresa Cunningham
Oct. 21, 2019
Wall assemblies - renovation
3 responses
How do you insulate a ceiling and finish it on the inside with wood?
Posted by antonija klotz
Oct. 20, 2019
Roof assemblies - renovation
1 response
How do you insulate a cathedral ceiling?
Posted by Raoul Lions
Oct. 19, 2019
Roof assemblies - new construction
1 response
What is the best way to reduce humidity in a basement?
Posted by Robert J. Pierson
Oct. 17, 2019
Basements improvements
2 responses
Can you do an update on Ecohome’s new demo house?
Posted by dean c
Oct. 16, 2019
Concept and design
1 response
How do I insulate my half below grade basement?
Posted by tom mckeand
Oct. 14, 2019
Basements improvements
1 response
Do you have suggestion for non-toxic closet design company, or materials?
Posted by Nicole Lucas Haimes
Oct. 11, 2019
Materials and resources
1 response
What is the best way to seal around windows?
Posted by Bryan Squirrell
Oct. 8, 2019
Windows and doors
1 response
Can I use a solar thermal water heater to heat my pool in the summer and the floor of the garage that I am going to build?
Posted by Bill Loucks
Oct. 5, 2019
Solar thermal collectors
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