Most home tours happen on move-in day, when everything's shiny and nobody's tested anything yet. This one is different — Bill Spohn and his wife built a net-zero, airtight, modular "Pretty Good House" outside Pittsburgh, and they've lived in it for six years.So what actually happened? A factory installation mistake led to a rotted subfloor and — yes — mushrooms growing under the shower. Two windows still won't seal in winter (there's blue painter's tape involved). The AC failed once from a bad

Hello! This is Episode 425. This is Way #25 of the 44 Ways to Create Your Sustainable Home series, and it’s the last episode in Section Five: The Building Envelope. Over this section we’ve worked through airtightness, windows, building wraps, and insulation. In this episode, we discuss something that can elevate the performance of your building envelope very simply. Way #25 is: Include Eaves and Window Hoods in Your Finished Home. [For all resources mentioned in this podcast and a free,

If you’re comparing options for a new deck or a deck replacement in Cleveland, this episode of Deck Builders Cleveland walks through the questions that help you make a confident choice. We cover the basics every homeowner should ask before hiring: whether the builder carries proper licensing and insurance, how permits are handled, what kind of written estimate you should expect, which materials are being considered, how the timeline is explained, what warranty terms are included, and how past work

How long does it take to build a deck in Cleveland? On this episode of Deck Builders Cleveland, we walk through the real-world factors that shape the timeline from the first design conversation to the final inspection. Every project starts with planning, because the time needed for layout decisions, material selection, and permit review can be just as important as the framing itself. Weather also matters here in Northeast Ohio, where cold, snowy winters and freeze-thaw cycles can slow outdoor work,

„Der Fehler ist zu denken: Ich muss besser im Rechtfertigen meiner Preise werden.“Wie verlangst du als Designerin höhere Preise, gewinnst größere Traumprojekte und positionierst dich als Premium-Expertin? In diesem Designer Special beantwortet Tanja fünf Fragen aus ihrer Community rund um Preise, Spezialisierung, Portfolio und Skalierung. Außerdem erfährst du, warum du kleine Projekte manchmal erst loslassen musst, bevor größere entstehen können – und wann der richtige Zeitpunkt ist, erste Aufgaben

You started your interior design business because you love design. You wanted to create beautiful spaces, work with clients, and build something of your own. But somewhere along the way, the business grew… and your job changed. Suddenly, you're spending less time designing and more time managing people, making financial decisions, building processes, and carrying the responsibility for everything happening inside your firm. And nobody really warned you that this was part of the deal. In this first

Ett samtal om Open House Stockholm och arkitekturfestivalen som öppnar dörrarna till stadens byggnader och platser.Vi pratar om årets tema ”Vår gemensamma stad: arkitektur där livet händer”, varför vardagens arkitektur förtjänar mer uppmärksamhet och varför människors delaktighet är viktig när vi formar våra städer. Vad är egentligen bra arkitektur – och vem är den till för?Festivalprogram finns att läsa här:https://www.openhousestockholm.com/program Vi ses2-4/10 • 2026 i Stockholm___Keep Up the

What if you could know about a food recall before it became a headline you saw days too late?In this episode, we sit down with Jordan Robinson, creator of Anxin, to explore the broken system behind food safety information and how technology can help families make safer, more informed decisions about what they eat.Jordan built Anxin around a simple problem: there can be a significant gap between a food recall being issued and consumers actually finding out about it. The platform brings multiple

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Marc sits down with Jasmine Bina, cultural futurist and founder of Concept Bureau, to dig into why rooms full of people who believe in climate action still fail to act on it. They talk about why real change has to start at the top, why most climate stories cast people as the villain, and why that framing might be the actual problem. It comes down to the fact that nobody wants to be seen as vulnerable.Jasmine and Marc get into belonging as the thing underneath most of our social problems, the case

From a deadly bus crash on Airport Road and a technical incident at New Al-Salt Hospital, to Petra’s first rain, Dana’s landscapes, and community efforts in Salt, here’s what Jordan was talking about today.

In Genesis 42 and 43, Joseph’s brothers make the long journey to Egypt in search of food — and they have no idea they’re about to come face to face with the brother they betrayed. Dr. Scott Wilson walks through this gripping story and shows us four reasons to praise God even in the hard […]

Hello and welcome to Deck Builders Asheville, where we talk all things outdoor living. In this episode, we answer a common homeowner question: can termites damage my deck? The short answer is yes, especially when wood is left exposed to moisture and hidden from view. In Asheville and nearby communities like Black Mountain, Weaverville, and Fletcher, our mix of mild winters, hot humid summers, and heavy rain can create conditions that make deck care especially important. This show explains why

Inclusive school design has traditionally focused on creating learning environments that accommodate the varied needs of students. But what about the educators who spend their working lives in those same spaces?In this ICYMI episode of I Hear Design, we revisit an interiors+sources article exploring new research from Corgan and the ASID Foundation that examines how school environments affect educators with disabilities, chronic illnesses, sensory sensitivities, and other conditions. The findings

In today's episode Farheen covers Qatar Al-Mujadilah Center and Mosque winning top honors at the Dezeen Awards, a major QAR 1.223 million court judgment against a defaulting contractor, and leadership sightings in New York alongside Team Qatar goodwill in Japan. She also dives into a viral Doha view and all the delicious details on Oodles Wok brand new second location and the ultimate family staycation package.

Keeping a deck in good shape in Cleveland means thinking about more than just appearance. Between cold, snowy winters, freeze-thaw cycles, and humid summer weather, a deck can pick up moisture, dirt, and everyday wear faster than many homeowners expect. In this episode of Deck Builders Cleveland, we walk through simple maintenance habits that help protect comfort, safety, and the look of your outdoor space through the seasons.We cover the basics every homeowner can use: cleaning at least once or

Nesta edição do Na Escuta, abordamos a decisão do STF de equiparação da licença-maternidade de mães biológicas e adotivas. Ainda falando sobre política, destacamos a importância do envolvimento da juventude no processo eleitoral e o primeiro voto dos jovens de 16 e 17 anos nas eleições de 2026. Em Uberlândia, a programação do Dia Mundial do Turismo ganha espaço com a “Maratona do Turismo”, que reuniu diversas atrações culturais e um festival gastronômico. O programa apresenta as nuances do uso de

On Deck Builders Albany, we’re answering a question many homeowners ask once they start using their outdoor space more seriously: should you add a roof or cover to your deck? For Albany, NY homes, this decision often comes down to how you want to use the space through our cold, snowy winters, spring thaw, and humid summer weather. A deck cover can make the area more comfortable by adding shade, blocking light rain, and stretching the season so the deck feels usable earlier in spring and later into

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Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.The emergency department is where healthcare design is put under pressure.Patients arrive in pain, fear, confusion, or crisis. Staff must make rapid decisions while managing unpredictable demand, competing priorities, limited resources, and constant movement.But how much of that pressure is created—or amplified—by the environment itself?In this episode of Designed 4 Recovery, we look beyond the conventional ED floor plan and ask a more