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.
Where Are All Those Shut-Offs?! Be Ready Before Disaster Strikes 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 question from a reader who […]
How Building Technology and Regulation Evolved Over Time 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. We offer an hour-long presentation for service groups,
Hiring a Contractor? How to Find Someone You Can Actually Trust 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 I started writing this
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
