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.
Beyond Factory-Built 4 Alternatives to Manufactured and Modular Homes 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 the past three weeks I have […]
Buying a Factory-Built Home Explore the Buying Process – From Budget to Build 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 the past
Factory‑Built Housing Explained What Sets Modular, RTM, Panellized and Manufactured Homes Apart? 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. Last week we began
A History of Factory-Built Homes in Canada Understanding Build Canada Homes Series (Part 1 of 3) 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.
Choosing the Right Front Door for Your Home Compare Steel vs Fibreglass vs Wood Doors 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. There
Is it Normal to Have Condensation on Your Windows in the Winter? The Causes of Excess Humidity, How to Know When It’s a Problem and How to Solve It When It Is In this weekly Q&A column, retired builder/building inspector
The Most Common Electrical Problems in Homes – and How to Spot Them A Homeowner-friendly Guide to Everyday Electrical Problems In this weekly Q&A column, retired builder/building inspector Cam Allen answers readers’ home renovation questions. Have a question? Enter it
Home Wiring 101 Before Upgrading Your Electrical Supply Understand How It All Works and What to Watch For In this weekly Q&A column, retired builder/building inspector Cam Allen answers readers’ home renovation questions. Have a question? Enter it in the
Insulate & Convert How to Convert a Garage to Living Space and Improve Insulation 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
Heat Pumps 101 Heat Pump Basics and Operating Tips 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. Last week we looked at heating systems
