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With all of the rain, water is appearing in the basement. There are random puddles around and water is pouring out from between what I think is two layers of concrete floor (see pic with blue cord). I’m not sure what to do aside from keep an eye on it and make sure the sump […]

I guess my question was what to do with it. Run it up the side and cut it off in line with the top of the edge insulation? I imagine one could wrap it up over the top of the footing itself, in lieu of or in addition to a sill sealer. But that would […]

Product Guide Understand window performance, durability, operation, and design to make the most of your window budget. By Grant Baver | March 4, 2026 Selecting the right windows is one of the most complex and consequential decisions in home building. This article explains how to balance performance, aesthetics, and cost when choosing windows for different […]

I read the comments, and the free part of the article headlined “New Zero Frost Heat Pump Designed to Operate Continuously in Arctic Conditions, TerraVis Energy’s AetherLux ZeroFrost units will hit Canadian markets later this year” and wondered if it was too good to be true.  I took a look at the parent company WORKSPORT […]

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Hi all, I’m designing and building an a-frame cabin in central Missouri. The cabin will be used intermittently throughout the year, best case for usage is 2-4 days at a time potentially up to 10 times a year–so monthly for a long weekend. It’s totally off grid with a rainwater catchment, septic tank, and a […]