Reno-Green Column

RenoGreen 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.

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Sustainable Small Steps… Why Try?

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

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How Toilets Have Evolved…Is the Bidet Next?

How Toilets Have Evolved…Is the Bidet Next? 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 have had a number of requests for information

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Is Adding an ADU Worth the Cost and Effort?

Is Adding an ADU Worth The Cost and Effort? 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

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Buying a Factory-Built Home

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

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Factory‑Built Housing Explained

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