Cam Allen L.I.W. NHI

Cam Allen L.I.W. NHI has spent his life in construction, building inspection and writing sustainable newspaper columns. His current passion is Fragile Shelters Publishers where he co-authors books on housing and the climate. For more information please go to Fragile Shelters.

Cam Allen - Reno-Green columnist
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Damaged Walkways: Repair, Restore or Replace?

Damaged Walkways: Repair, Restore or Replace? In this weekly Q&A column, retired builder/building inspector Cam Allen answers readers’ questions about home renovation and climate resilient homes. Have a question? Enter it in the form below. Other than parts of lower

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An Added Direction: Climate Resilience

An Added Direction: Climate Resilience In this weekly Q&A column, retired builder/building inspector Cam Allen answers readers’ home renovation questions. Have a question? Enter it in the form below. A couple of weeks ago it was brought to my attention

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How to Prepare Your Home for Winter

Preparing Your Home for Winter In this weekly Q&A column, retired builder/building inspector Cam Allen answers readers’ home renovation questions. Have a question? Enter it in the form below. It seems once the calendar turns over to September and the

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Understanding and Monitoring Basic Indoor Air Quality

Understanding and Monitoring Basic Indoor Air Quality In this weekly Q&A column, retired builder/building inspector Cam Allen answers readers’ home renovation questions. Have a question? Enter it in the form below. It is no secret that the world’s air quality

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Exterior Painting: It’s All About Surface Prep

Exterior Painting: It’s All About Surface Prep In this weekly Q&A column, retired builder/building inspector Cam Allen answers readers’ home renovation questions. Have a question? Enter it in the form below. More years ago than I care to remember I

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Emergency Readiness for Your Home

Emergency Readiness for Your Home In this weekly Q&A column, retired builder/building inspector Cam Allen answers readers’ home renovation questions. Have a question? Enter it in the form below. I am going to break away from my usual format this

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Some Basic Insulation Terms You Need to Know

Understanding Home Insulation Some Basic Insulation Terms You Need to Know In this weekly Q&A column, retired builder/building inspector Cam Allen answers readers’ home renovation questions. Have a question? Enter it in the form below. For every home in the