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My OSB subfloor was exposed to some rain before I got it dried in, and many edges are raised around 1/8″.  I’m about to install laminate flooring, and I need to shave those edges down.  My electric planer worked, but I got covered head to toe in dust, just doing one small room, and I […]

Tourete | Posted in Green Building Techniques on February 20, 2026 07:04am I just buy a concrete Dom Housethe sheetrock walls are some all the way up to the ceiling some are not.2 floors, one basement. but all the frame, round building is concrete. sustainability energy air talking about, if I leave a gap bottom and […]

Product Guide A tool commonly found in an electrician’s toolbox can also be useful during energy audits and building investigations By RANDY WILLIAMS | February 20, 2026 I’m both an energy auditor (Building Analyst Technician and Building Analyst Professional) and a licensed journeyman electrician. That training provides a level of knowledge—and the confidence—to work safely […]

Hey this is a question that might have been answered but couldn’t find it via search tools. Randy I was wondering if you went back to trade school or what certifications you got to get into energy auditing?  From what I’ve garnered on the podcast you have been and are a hands on GC with […]

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I’m looking to put some rigid foam board insulation in a standard 16″ stud cavity. Not for an entire house, just in one stud cavity to prevent a conduit that’s running against the back wall sheathing from getting cold. The stud cavity is framed with 2×6 studs. I think the best best would be 4″ […]