If water can’t leave the roofline, it will find its way into your foundation through saturated soil and persistent pooling.

Watch the process of framing exterior walls for a cabin, from layout to structure. Which steps matter most for a strong, lasting build?

Twenty four states are now considering legislation to allow small, plug-in solar power systems that connect directly into a ...

Natural materials like mud, earth and dung, as well as fibrous materials such as straw were used to build homes for centuries ...

The Boston Housing Authority is piloting a new type of window-mounted heat pump that's relatively inexpensive and easy to install.

Linda Reisman invested almost $700,000 in a robotic arm that can 3D print concrete walls. Her plan is to print her own home, but she also believes the technology can help solve Canada's housing crisis ...

Hidden damp patches behind furniture are almost always caused by trapped moist air meeting cold walls, rather than serious leaks or structural issues. Once you improve air circulation, control the ...

An architect transformed the unfinished basement in his family’s Washington, D.C. rowhouse into a luxurious in-law suite.

The research found that closing curtains or blinds can significantly reduce heat loss through windows, especially in older homes with single-glazed windows. In a full-scale test house, curtains and ...

Researchers at the UK's largest energy research project tested heating systems for 18 months and found the single biggest ...

Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis tabled the City of Cape Town’s budget at a council meeting on Thursday, 26 June 2025. Picture: Supplied Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis said the City of Cape Town ...

India’s swadeshi strategy must be pursued with discipline rather than as a blanket doctrine in a world of shifting geo-political alignments, and should be judged not merely by import substitution but ...