The equipment used in doing a blower door test is critical. Purchasing equipment can run several thousand dollars, but it is possible to rent or have a professional do the testing for much cheaper.
Aerogel is a category of low-density solid gels where the liquid has been replaced with gas or air. Insulating your entire house with aerogel sounds crazy at first, but the truth is this insulation may prove to be pretty effective.ย
Have you ever wondered about using ICF construction (insulated concrete forms) for your next build)? The technology isn’t necessarily new, but it’s gaining steam due to all the benefits. We dive in here to provide as much as we can to help you make your decision on whether you should use it or not.
If you’re looking to build or buy your own tiny home in Florida, we’ve got you covered! Here’s our list of 13 local builders to get you started.
Not just another pipe dream, generating your own electricity could be the key to cutting your bill in half. A slowly emerging technology, small wind turbines are the new age of renewable, organic energy.
Want to design an ADU kitchen that’s sure to be a warm, welcoming, space-saving, user-friendly, energy-efficient heart of the home? Here’s how.
With society becoming increasingly environmentally conscious, more and more people are on the lookout for sustainable building materials to use in their projects. Check out these 18 eco-conscious and sustainable building products you may want to use in your next project.
North Carolina offers some of the best modular home builders in the country, allowing homebuyers to build anywhere in the state. We’ve compiled a list of the top choices.
Photo Courtesy of DL Mag An accessory dwelling unit (ADU) is a secondary living space that is attached to a primary residence. This can be anything from a garage, a…
You can get more living space by building either a traditional house addition or an accessory dwelling unit (ADU). Here are some tips to help you decide.
Have you ever noticed that HVAC units are measured in tons? What does that even mean? And how do you know how many tons you need? We explain here.
ADUs all fall into two categories: attached or detached. We explain how the differences will affect the construction requirements and your property value.
