Boxing and Insulating Around Non-ICAT Cans
I have a client with 16) 4" halogen recessed light fixtures in the attic.I'd like to cover the cans…See More
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Honest Product Reviews by the Green Police
Hi folks. This appears on daily5REMODEL today, and I'm republishing it here to elicit more feedback for Michael and Carl. If you'd like to be eligible to win Carl's forthcoming book, Green Building: Principles and Practices in Residential Construction ($99), please…
ContinueAdded by Leah Thayer on December 13, 2011 at 7:00am — No Comments
What's Wrong with These Pictures? A Contest
note: I published this article today on daily5REMODEL, and remodelers and home performance pros are weighing in with some excellent responses. Feel free to post your response here, but please also post it on d5R if you want to be eligible for the prize, a signed and inscribed copy of the forthcoming book…
ContinueAdded by Leah Thayer on November 8, 2011 at 3:46pm — 6 Comments
9 Questions about Green Building Litigation
I published this Q&A with Chris Cheatham on daily5REMODEL this morning. Click here for the original article, along with comments. -- Leah Thayer
Chris Cheatham…
Added by Leah Thayer on July 25, 2011 at 7:37am — 3 Comments
Bringing Design/Build to Home Performance
I interviewed architect Chris Laumer-Giddens, of Energy Vanguard, on the company's new integrated design-build / home-performance model last week. I'm reposting the interview here, with Chris's permission. -- Leah Thayer, daily5Remodel…
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