Follow along with the video to build an insect hotel with us! Grab plans on our DIY Projects page, find materials and tools at home or your local home improvement store and plan for about an hour for assembly.
Check out this video to learn about strategies for using less water and reducing your bills! Repairing leaks, using faucet aerators and irrigation timers are all cost effective tips.
Check out this video to learn about best practices for window selection for zero energy homes!
Follow along with the video to build an address planter with us! Grab plans on our DIY Projects page, find materials and tools at home or your local home improvement store and plan for about an hour for assembly.
Check out this video to learn more about air sealing best practices for zero energy homes and tips for lowering your blower door number!
Follow along with the video to build a toolbox with us! Grab plans on our DIY Projects page, find materials and tools at home or your local home improvement store and plan for about an hour for assembly.
Check out this video to learn what to look for when selecting new windows for your home.
For the PNW climate, we recommend a U-Value of 0.25 or less and SHGC of around 0.25. Fiberglass frames are our favorite as they are the most stable over time and won’t warp like vinyl. Plus, they are paintable if you ever want to change the color without replacing!
Check out this video to learn more about the different types of insulation, how to check what type and how much your home has, and how to choose and install new insulation. If your home is insulated, it will most likely have fiberglass batt or blown in insulation as it is the most common and cost effective.
Did you know? If your walls don’t have insulation, you can insulate with blown-in! This will make your home more comfortable and also dampen sound.
Guess what? Our favorite insulation is mineral wool!
Why?
Fire resistant
Insect resistant
Mold resistant
Sound dampening
Easy to self install
“If you’re not testing, you’re just guessing!”
Watch this video to learn more about what blower door testing is and why it is important to achieve zero energy homes.
Follow along with the video to build a step stool with us! Grab plans on our DIY Projects page, find materials and tools at home or your local home improvement store and plan for about an hour for assembly.