Safety
Safety
Working Toward Affordable, Resilient Homes
A new natural disaster protection act from NAHB aims to support hazard mitigation projects
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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NAHB Releases Remodeler Jobsite Safety Plan Outlines
NAHB recently released a remodelers safety & health program for small remodeling businesses
Checking Your Client’s Chimneys? Look For These Common Damages
Brick spalling, crumbling, moisture—these failures result from a lack of chimney maintenance. As fall approaches, remodelers must ensure their client…
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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
Lay It On Me?
Shingling over an old roof may be faster, cheaper, and a common practice. But some companies refuse to do it.
20-Year-Old Decks: Repair or Replace?
How deck builders weigh potential liability against the needs of budget-conscious homeowners who just want a repair
Riding Shotgun
Succession planning and passing the “bus test” ought to be a priority for every remodeling company owner
Air Quality Meter Market to Go Gangbusters
In this month’s Industry Insider, Panasonic’s Jim Shelton tackles indoor air quality, touting the importance of improving it as well as giving some…
Fresh Air: Rules for Good Indoor Air Quality
Follow these three rules for better indoor air quality in the home
Innovative Products: Blink Blinds Between Glass
ODL minimizes maintenance and increases safety with these blinds-between-glass windows and doors