Insulation

Here’s an interesting one. This is a topic of much discussion in the green building community, the building official community and the home owner community. What insulation should I use to keep me warm (or cool)? There are many insulation products available, so...

Welcome to your (Dangerous) new home! Pt. 2

Hi guys, Part one dealt with radon and other VOCs and offgassing. In part two we’re going to quick highlight some structural concerns to be aware of. We’re going to talk about TJI’s. Now the point of these articles isn’t to elicit fear. We want...

#TuesdayTips

Here’s a bunch of unsolicited free advice from the friendly staff at Dueck Homes. Not sure if you’ll find it helpful, humorous or just a waste of time. While I was framing, I thought I’d write down ideas or tips I though of through my chats with...

Water Heaters

Hello again! Today I’m going to chat with you guys a little bit about domestic hot water heating. Hopefully this post will get us all into hot water. For cheaper preferably. I want to highlight a few options, what their advantages are and disadvantages are. For every...