Construction Practices
Construction Practices
Articles, surveys, ideas, trends, and tips on best practices for residential builders, remodelers, and architects serving the residential construction industry.
Construction Practices
Crawl Spaces to Basements: Proceed with Caution
Converting a crawl space to other uses can upgrade a home and add significant value, but when done incorrectly, it can also be disastrous
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Webinar: Project and Trade Management Musts—The New American Remodel 2023
Access the webinar here to learn project and trade management lessons from The New American Remodel 2023
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How to Attach a Patio Roof to an Existing House
A graceful integration may mean more work but improved functionality and aesthetics
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Makeup Air
When a balloon loses air or depressurizes, it gets smaller (and makes a funny sound), but houses don’t roll like that
Preventing Shower Leaks
Most shower leaks occur at curbs, corners and drains. Building redundancy into the system reduces the risk.
The New American Remodel: Product Showcase
Carefully chosen and finely detailed products define the 2018 New American Remodel
Cult of Culture, Company & Personality
How four unrelated companies became distinguished voices in a crowded industry
Small Bugs, Big Impact
How can indoor air quality become so bad when there's penty of venting and no toxic materials?
Pro's Picks: DaVinci Roofscapes Slate and Shake
As close to "hail-proof" as this veteran roofer has seen
Pro's Picks: Boomerang
It's free, it's easy, and it can help keep you on schedule even when you're not on schedule.
Quantum Quandary
It’s great to have choices, but having too many options threatens our ability to make a decision
Lay It On Me?
Shingling over an old roof may be faster, cheaper, and a common practice. But some companies refuse to do it.