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Ultimate ZEN Home high-performance timber-framed wall assembly

The Ultimate Z.E.N. Home: Wall Assembly

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How to Frame Walls That Combat Moisture

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Why Compact Duct Layouts for HVAC Make Sense

Air sealing floor system over the garage separation wall

For Better Indoor Air Quality: Build Tight and Ventilate Right

install fiber cement siding correctly on the home's exterior

Trouble-Free Fiber-Cement Siding

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Under-Slab Vapor Barriers Done Right

@zhpix | Seattle-based consultant and rater Tadashi Shiga shares six lessons he's learned working with the nation's top green builders. 

6 Keys to Green Market Gold

For empty nesters and downsizers moving to the suburbs, asking these four questions will help buyers find the right place for their needs.

How to Retire to the 'Burbs

A new guide offers homeowners easy steps to smarten up their abodes, from checking WiFi strength and safety, to adding smart lights and speakers, whether or not to use a voice assistant, and operational peace of mind.

Home Smart, Not Hard

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How to Avoid Drywall Problems From Truss Uplift

The peak spring season is nigh in real estate, and as sellers prepare to list their homes, they'd do well to keep the following best practices in mind to maximize profits.

Sellers' Spring To-Do List

Industry experts recommend that relocating retirees work with a financial expert, build pro and con lists for all potential markets, and "get past the fantasies and evaluate real life."

Where to Retire?

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