Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the experience ...

Building design trends are constantly evolving as architects and building designers find new ways to improve building aesthetics, design, efficiency, and comfort. These trends range from improved ...

Condensation control — Preventing condensation that could damage insulation and other HVAC system components or possibly lead to microbial growth; and Energy conservation — Reducing HVAC system ...

Q: I inherited a concrete block building that was then converted into a home several years ago. Part of it has a crawlspace and part is on a concrete slab. The crawlspace is always damp, and the ...