New House, Old Soul – Ep. 9 – 100-Year Window
Windows are the eyes of our buildings. They add a lot of character and serve an important function…
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New House, Old Soul – Ep. 8 – Exterior Cladding
The growing trend of constructing identical, mass-produced houses has sparked concern among many. Instead of building vibrant, diverse…
What you need to know before getting a Tesla Powerwall
What you need to know before getting a Tesla Powerwall (first impressions and early review). There’s a few things I learned going through the installation process that might be useful if you’re thinking about getting a home battery installed.
Is a Tiny House Good for Sustainable Living?
When it comes to sustainable living, our homes have an important part to play. Alternatives like earthship homes, modular homes, factory built homes, and passive houses can really reduce the carbon footprint of our houses, but they aren't affordable for most people yet.
New House, Old Soul – Ep. 7 – Roofing and Dormers
In today’s Build Review post, Brent delves into the rich tapestry of American roofing history in his latest…
Solar Panels For Home – 9 Months Later Review
Solar panels for home - 9 months later! It’s the video many of you have been asking for. Ever since I published the video about my solar panel system on my home earlier in the year, and my experience with the installation and energy production I’ve been seeing, I’ve been asked for an update on how it’s going.
New House, Old Soul – Ep. 6 – Plumbing
In this video post, Brent delves into the history of bathroom fixtures and styles in the USA, with…
Is this the future of house building?
Custom PreFab, Off Grid – futuristic housing! Introduction Welcome to today’s episode of Matt Risinger’s the Build Show!…
Solar PV – Is It a ‘Must-Have’ Now in New Builds?
The growth of solar energy has exploded in the past few years. According to Our World in Data,…
New House, Old Soul – Ep. 5 – Electrical
“Electrical” New House, Old Soul – Ep. 5 Video Transcript: Welcome back to New House, Old Soul. Today,…