The “Ask a Builder” series is dedicated to answering some of the many questions Fairbanks residents have about building, energy and the many other parts of home life.

Then they covered that with an open-cell foam board that’s ¾-inch thick. It seemed the smart thing to do is tear all this off, and I started to do just that, but then I thought to ask you ...

In the new house (not yet ready for pics) I have an office. The walls are a flat ocean blue and the desk/shelving (still under construction) will be a dirt brown with white trim all coated in ...

Expert craftsmanship shapes a modern miniature house with a dedicated car garage using foam board. Every detail, from structural layout to finishing touches, enhances realism and style. High ...

Consider the Twinkie. Consider the Twinkie. It sort of looks like polyurethane foam and lasts about as long. It's made from "37 or so ingredients, many of which are polysyllabic chemical compounds." ...