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<h1>Construction Quality</h1><p class="vocab-desc">A compilation of HousingZone's articles, surveys, ideas, trends, and tips on construction quality for residential builders, remodelers, and architects serving the residential construction industry.</p>
How to Retrofit Foundation Footings
To make a low-height basement a more comfortable living space, this remodeler digs deeper but needs to add support to do so
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6 Must-Knows for Installing Pocket Doors
Save your sanity: Do it right the first time
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
You Need to Talk About It: Mental Health in Construction
Men in the construction industry die by suicide at a rate nearly four times the national average. What should business leaders do about it?
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Construction Practices
The New American Remodel 2022: Performance Showcase
The New American Remodel 2022 team transformed an old home into a Net Zero thoroughbred while keeping its charm.
Model ReModel
What is a Deep Energy Retrofit?
Model ReModel 2022 will undergo a deep energy retrofit—here's how.
Jobsite Know-How
How to Solve the Deck Ledger Problem in Fat Walls
Brick veneer and rigid exterior foam raise questions about deck ledger connections. We provide some answers.
Webinar: 20th-Century Home, 21st-Century Performance
Learn all about high-performance home renovations through The New American Remodel 2022.
Webinar: Lessons in Preservation from The New American Remodel 2022
Learn the ins and outs of The New American Remodel 2022's design in this upcoming webinar.
Better Kitchen Lighting in 3 Steps
A simple lighting makeover in one kitchen dramatically improved the space. Here’s how it was done.
7 Steps for Linear Drain Installation
Follow these steps from linear drain pros to determine the correct product and installation choice for your application.
New Beginnings: Model ReModel 2021
See how the owners of Synergy Design & Construction created a custom space with clever innovations.