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It’s “Freeze Warning” time of year again. We had our first freeze of the winter here in Atlanta a few weeks ago, and I saw the sign above. I cringe every time I see one of these signs that says, “Let faucets drip.” What’s worse is when those signs pop up in front of buildings […]
‘Industry’ Season 4 Is a Wildly Ambitious Reinvention That Cranks the HBO Finance Drama Up to 11: TV Review Variety
Industry cast and creators talk “darker, funnier” season 4 and the secrets of the show’s success – “Everyone who’s joined is a fan” BBC
Industry season 4 review — still filthy, but have these bankers run out of steam? The Times
Resilience Matters Lessons from wildfire survivors on creating homes and landscapes that reduce risks By Karuna Eberl | January 7, 2026 Photo credit: Elaine Thompson Hydrologist Debby Martin was out of town, taking her son to college, when she learned that a wildfire had destroyed her home. It was a shock, but not a huge […]
I’ve gotten myself all turned around and I’m hoping y’all can help me out. Really want to make sure to get this detail right and not have it be something I regret down the road with mold/rot. Building in the Raleigh, NC area. Walls are zip r9 with 2×6 studs. Rafters are 2x8s. Attempting to […]
I stumbled across the OX-IS structural insulated sheathing recently and am struggling to understand why there isn’t more buzz about this product (maybe limited availability?) OX-IS™ It seems superior to ZIP R-Sheathing in just about all respects based on the spec sheets (and cost), and it looks perfect for my project. What am I missing?? […]
Green Building News GBA connects with industry and health experts to discuss the state of induction ranges By Justin R. Wolf | January 6, 2026 Only ferrous metal pans — for example, cast iron pans or stainless steel pans that a magnet sticks to the bottom of — work on induction cooktops. Like many of […]