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.
Window Shades That Help Buildings Stay Cool Naturally Why Solar Shades and Cellular Shades are Among the Most Effective Window Treatments for Passive Cooling In this weekly Q&A column, retired builder/building inspector Cam Allen answers readers’ home renovation questions. Have […]
Residential Plumbing Explained Pipes, Drains, Water Supply and More 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 chuckled a few weeks ago when
Renovation Insurance Explained Builder’s Risk Insurance, Liability, Warranties and Other Protections for Homeowners 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. Given the meteoric
Energy Myths Debunked Do you know what will really give you the most bang for your energy buck? In this weekly Q&A column, retired builder/building inspector Cam Allen answers readers’ home renovation questions. Have a question? Enter it in the
How Can I Protect My Home from Flooding? 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. The intensity of rain storms has certainly risen
Build It Right the First Time Deck Building Tips to Save Some Grief 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. When the first
Understanding the Terminology Behind Climate-Resilient Buildings 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. Over the past couple of weeks I wrote on home
Water Intrusion In the Home How Insurance Handles It – and How to Prevent It 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. Based
Rates Up, Coverage Down The New Reality of Home Insurance in Canada 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’s around this time
Sustainable Small Steps… Why Try? 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. This week is a bit off-the-beaten path as far as renovation
