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 ...

From echoing hallways and idling buses to boisterous band practices and shop classes, schools have long been known as noisy environments. Beyond the sounds produced by occupants and vehicles, ...

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 ...

One of the most cost-effective and energy-conserving measures you can take is to insulate duct or pipe runs in the unheated areas of your home. By not insulating these conduits, you are essentially ...

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 ...

Poor heating of rooms in homes equipped with warm-air furnaces can sometimes be traced to heat loss through uninsulated or poorly sealed air ducts. When ducts run through cold areas such as crawl ...