Recent Q&A

• Floor finishes: offgassing and what to use for tight house?

  We're building a very tight house, and are trying to figure out what floor finishes to use. Our floor contractor (who we very much like and respect) is recommending an…

• Ipe deck sealer

  We are almost done building our front porch using FSC ipe and now need to decide on the sealer. Would like to add a stain with the sealer as well.…

• Green Fence

  Would love to get recommendations on good looking and "green" fence options - that does not look fake. So far our landscaper is pushing a wood fence but not looking…

• wood flooring stain and topcoat

  Can you recommend a low or no voc wood floor stain and top coat. So far I heard of but do not know anything about Vermont Natural Coating and Hood…

• Low/No VOC Waterproofing Product for shower & tile grout

  Wanted to find out if you could recommend a low/no voc waterproofing product for inside steam shower and any low/no voc grout for tile? Our builder usually uses Superflex but…

• Central Vac

  We are building a net zero, LEED Platinum home.. and need to decide on a central vac system. Would love any recommendations. Thank you, - Karen

• Fiberglass garage doors

  Posting again.. still looking for a great looking, well-insulated garage doors. We have ProVia fiberglass front doors and they look great. Hoping to find another fiberglass product for garage doors…

• 车库门密封

  We are building a net zero home and trying to find a garage door seal that is tight. Right now the garage door companies we are talking with only use…

• Whole-House Water Filtration System

  Can you recommend a whole-house water filtration system? Does it make sense to do.. and best way to implement? So far we just heard of Waterx. Thank you! - Karen

• Green deck sealants recommendations?

  Following up on a post from last year, does anyone have any experience with any of these deck sealing products and recommendations for which would be best for an unfinished…