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
Heat pump fan

Heat Pumps 101: Heat Pump Basics and Operating Tips

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 […]

Heat pump outside of house

Home Heating 101

Home Heating 101 What Are the Most Common Heating Sources Used in Canada and Which are Most Efficient? In this weekly Q&A column, retired builder/building inspector Cam Allen answers readers’ home renovation questions. Have a question? Enter it in the

Programmable thermostat - save energy

Before the Freeze

Before the Freeze What Every Homeowner Should Do Now to Prepare Their 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. While

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Sizing up the Siding

Sizing up the Siding Is It Worth Replacing Siding and Adding Insulation to an Old 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.

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Why Do We Need So Many Permits?

Why Do We Need So Many Permits? 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. Along with writing this weekly column I give numerous

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Planning a Basement Renovation

Planning a Basement Renovation 9 Steps to Consider When Renovating Your Basement 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. What is your advice