Many older masonry buildings are built using a structural brick wall. Instead of adding an exterior veneer layer of brick to a wood or steel framework as is done today, a structural...
Why ventilate a roof? “The main purpose of roof ventilation is to keep the air space above the roof insulation more or less at the same temperature as the outside air.” That...
Chris Salomone is an accomplished furniture maker, but when it comes to drawer boxes, he believes that “good enough” is ... well, good enough. “In a way, woodworking is about...
How to camouflage a mini split unitMini splits solve a lot of problems. In tight, well-insulated houses, they provide just enough heating and cooling in a compact package and ...
Any responsible bathroom remodeler puts an exhaust fan in the bathroom. The fan is usually located in the ceiling framing over the tub and shower, where most of the moisture is...
Range hoods play a critical role in the kitchen mechanical system, especially in tight houses and after energy-efficient retrofits. If they’re not tied to a makeup air system,...
Last fall, remodeler David Joyce, owner of Synergy Construction, in Lancaster, Mass., and his crew performed a deep energy retrofit and gut rehab on a home in Concord. To boost...
Ground zero for roof rot is often where roofs meet walls. If water isn’t redirected from the roof into a gutter, it can pour into the wall, where over time it will rot the sheathing...
