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We are looking at carpet. I hear Smartstrand is a good choice. Would you concur?

— Nancy Spokane, WA

Molly McCabe, AKBD, CGP, CAPS

Answered by Molly McCabe, AKBD, CGP, CAPS

A Kitchen That Works LLC

February 8, 2012

What are the downsides of Advanced Framing Techniques in custom home construction?

— Michael Battaglia Dayton, OH

Polly Osborne, AIA, LEED AP

Answered by Polly Osborne, AIA, LEED AP

Los Angeles, CA

Polly Osborne Architects

February 6, 2012

I cannot live in my house due to offgassing from paints and primer applied over a year ago.

— Bonnie Parker Tucson, AZ

Joel Hirshberg

Answered by Joel Hirshberg

Green Building Supply - your eco-friendly home center

February 6, 2012

We are looking at carpet. I hear Smartstrand is a good choice. Would you concur?

— Nancy Spokane, WA

Answered by Molly McCabe, AKBD, CGP, CAPS on February 8, 2012

What installation method is recommended for strand bamboo? What are the pros/cons of each option?

— Tasha Pruess Somerset, NJ

Answered by Molly McCabe, AKBD, CGP, CAPS on February 8, 2012

What are the downsides of Advanced Framing Techniques in custom home construction?

— Michael Battaglia Dayton, OH

Answered by Polly Osborne, AIA, LEED AP on February 6, 2012

I cannot live in my house due to offgassing from paints and primer applied over a year ago.

— Bonnie Parker Tucson, AZ

Answered by Joel Hirshberg on February 6, 2012

Can you give me suggestions for the design and planting of a small area?

— Ann Muncie, IN

Answered by Cassy Aoyagi on February 2, 2012

What should I do about the OSB and plywood used under our toddler bed mattresses?

— Karen Missoula, MT

Answered by Erik Henry on February 2, 2012

We have a radiant floor in our kitchen. Will a bamboo floor work over the radiant heating system instead of the existing linoleum floor?

— Polly D Concord, NH

Answered by Joel Hirshberg on January 31, 2012

Do all "popcorn" ceilings contain asbestos? Our house was built in 2006 and we didn't know they were doing that.

— Cynthia Bloomfield, CT

Answered by David Willson on January 31, 2012

How can I reduce the formaldehyde released by the fiberglass insulation in the walls of my unfinished basement?

— Jesse Colbert, WA

Answered by David Willson on January 31, 2012

What are the after-effects and the body's ability/inability to cope with acute exposure to PVC dust?

— Marc McD Suisun City, CA

Answered by David Willson on January 31, 2012

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