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Hammering away at housewrap
1 commentProper housewrap installation is critical to the historic-house project I’m working on. First, as a secondary drainage plane, the housewrap will help to ensure that any water that finds its way behind the siding will not get into the framing lumber, and second. . .
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The optimism starts here
1 commentI attended the USGBC's Greenbuild Expo in Boston last month with 30,000 folks that were enthusiastic about the green-building movement.
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What were they thinking? (Part 2)
We’ve uncovered a few more “What were they thinking?” items that I thought would be interesting to share before moving on.
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Leaving Las Vegas
I try to avoid Las Vegas like the plague. But I was there for the WaterSmart Innovations Conference, the first-ever national conference focused on water efficiency and water conservation.
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Green tax credits for builders and homeowners
12 commentsGetting tax credits for building a green home or for giving your current home an energy upgrade is like having an extra birthday. Here's a breakdown of the credits you’re eligible for if you build a green home or upgrade your home to these standards.
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What were they thinking?
Every once in a while, you come across work done on a house and wonder “what were they thinking?”
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Calling all window experts: Suggestions, please!
7 commentsOne of the most cost-effective energy upgrades to an existing house is replacing the old windows. Not only do replacements provide more insulation, but their installation also...
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About this blog
Rick Arnold knows his stuff. During his tenure as a contributing editor for Fine Homebuilding, Rick has written several dozen articles related to framing and roofing, and he's also one of our most trusted tool reviewers. For this blog, Rick is going to let readers know what it's like transforming a historic home into a modern, green structure.
Rob Moody began his building career in 2000 by renovating a historic home. He is a nationally known speaker, consultant and instructor in sustainability and green building. Currently, he works with his wife, Lindsay, at Organic Think Inc, a green consultation and education firm and
is a partner in the National Center for Sustainability.
