Reno–Green is our weekly column written by retired builder/contractor Cam Allen. With over 40 years of experience in the building trades, Cam is putting that experience to use by answering any and all questions our readers have about their renovation projects. Every week, we select one response to publish in the column, with an emphasis on improving a building’s energy efficiency and sustainability.
So if you feel stuck on a project or just need a little advice, submit your question in the form at the bottom of any article and Cam will answer it. And it’s not just him answering the questions as he also has a crew of master trades that he calls on for advice specific to a particular trade.
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. […]
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
Here’s Why Garage Doors Get Blown Open (And What to Do About 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. A reader from
On a Tight Budget? Here’s What You Should Prioritize for Your Renovation 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. Recently, I got a
Foundations and Flood Safety Learn How Slab on Grade Helps Reduce Flood Risk and Discover the Best Methods for Insulating Your Foundation In this weekly Q&A column, retired builder/building inspector Cam Allen answers readers’ home renovation questions. Have a question?
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
Basements!!! They are often dark, damp, and a flood risk. How can we mitigate? 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. Basements!!! They
Haze-Free Haven How to Prevent Wildfire Smoke from Entering Your House It’s no secret that summer and wildfires have become two words that are connected in conversations today. An area as big as New Brunswick has burned so far this
I have an admission here, I am old enough to remember when climate change was called “Spring….summer….fall…..winter. My how times have changed! Severe weather is fully documented today. Ample studies on why and where humans have abused Mother Nature. This
Learn the Lingo Contractors Use Before Starting Your Renovation One of the more frustrating things that homeowners face early on in a renovation is understanding the “trade lingo.” Most homeowners who have owned a home for a while understand the
