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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>
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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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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A Carpenter’s First Time Building Concrete Countertops
Guts, grout, and happy accidents make concrete countertops that look like stone—at least to non-geologists
The Big Reveal
Instead of resisting client requests for a cost breakdown, Michael Anschel lays all his cards on the table. It sounds like a nightmare but it works like a dream.
Pro's Picks: AdvanTech
Subflooring that resists bowing and other damages while increasing efficiency
Pro's Picks: Wayne Dalton Luminous Garage Door
A sleek door that blends well with modern luxury and doubles as a weather barrier
Home Depot Awards $50 Million and Helps Vocational Education
The funds will go toward training 20,000 new skilled workers over the next 10 years, including veterans, ex-cons and high school students
Concrete Stair Retrofit
This exterior stair was formed over the top of an existing concrete stair sandwiched between masonry walls
TNAR: A Strong Finish
The New American Remodeled home’s interior shows off the latest products and technologies
Innovative Products: Lenova 9”-Deep Apron-Front Sink
A farmhouse sink you don’t have to build around
Preventing Shower Leaks
Most shower leaks occur at curbs, corners and drains. Building redundancy into the system reduces the risk.
Small Bugs, Big Impact
How can indoor air quality become so bad when there's penty of venting and no toxic materials?