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Rammed Earth Vs. Adobe
Of all the building materials at our disposal, what do we have the most of? Actually, let me rephrase that. Regardless of where on the planet you live, what material – ANY material you can think of –...
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Cellulose Insulation Is the Energy Efficient Choice
There are many options in the insulation market: fiberglass, spray foam (open and closed cell) cotton battens, rigid foam and cellulose (dense packed and loosed filled). While I have used all of the...
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Thermal Comfort and Efficiency for Your Home
There are many ways in which to heat your home in colder months; portable kerosene or electric heaters, wall-mounted electric cooler/heater units, central heating, and underfloor heating to name some...
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Roof Insulation and Proper Air Circulation
When designing the roof of your home, an important point to factor in is the insulation as well as air circulation. During the hot summer months, your roof will be the first line of defense against...
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PV Home Solar Panels — Are They Worth It? Pt 2
In part 1 of this dual part article, I introduced a very attractive concept of the very real possibility of having your solar panels foot the bill on your monthly mortgage payments. Here in part 2...
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How to Choose Your House Frame — Wood or Steel
Wood: Pros Wood is by far the cheapest and most abundant building material we have available. It’s also the easiest and most economic to work; ie, shape, cut, etc. With the advent of various types of...
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Incorporating Passive Solar Building Design into Your Home
First of all, what is passive solar design? Incorporating a passive design, or passive solar design in your home means to take advantage of your local elements and climate such as the sun, wind, and...
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Building an Attic Storage Space – Tips and Pointers
I’ve heard it said that a house can never have too much storage space. Of course, the more storage spaces you have, the more you tend to hoard and store. But assuming we’re operating under “the more...
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Soundproofing Walls and Rooms for Beginners
Soundproofing a room or house requires at least a fundamental knowledge of how sound travels as well as frequencies and oscillations. Different frequencies require different methods and materials to...
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Economy Model Homes in Japan — Yamada SXL Home
SXL is another housemaker you might have seen advertisements for while perusing your local Yamada denki. Yamada denki has grown significantly in recent years, becoming the largest electronic outlet...
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