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RE: Building on a hill vs. flat land: what would you do?
That’s a great point about creative solutions - sometimes the challenge of a hillside really does push people to think outside the box. I’ve seen some amazing passive solar designs that just wouldn’t work on flat land. B...
RE: Digging up the backyard: found more than just dirt
That’s a clever way to repurpose the old concrete - using it as garden bed edging keeps some of the original feel without all the hazards. I’ve noticed a lot of folks just haul that stuff to the dump, but finding ways to...
RE: How much does your house design actually help with the weather?
THERMAL MASS: REAL BENEFIT OR JUST BRICK HYPE? You’re spot on about insulation and air sealing doing the heavy lifting - no argument there. That’s where I always tell folks to spend their money first, since you can have...