When he's not thumping one of his many bass guitars or driving cross country looking at colleges with his daughter, Michael Chandler runs a design-build contracting business focusing on small, energy-efficient houses.
A solar water heater and radiant-floor heat maximize efficiency
Instant water heaters save energy and offer endless hot water, but not without some problems. A small tank and a big pump can fix the flaws.
Bend 1x4s between the walls to get an expensive look without a lot of extra work
Bolted between rafters, an angled steel flitch plate can eliminate the need for rafter ties in cathedral ceilings
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