Construction Practices
Construction Practices
Articles, surveys, ideas, trends, and tips on best practices for residential builders, remodelers, and architects serving the residential construction industry.
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
Construction
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
NAHB
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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Model ReModel
What is a Deep Energy Retrofit?
Model ReModel 2022 will undergo a deep energy retrofit—here's how.
· Podcasts
10 Criteria to Measure the Health of Your Business
Richardson walks business owners through different areas to reveal necessary insights.
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.
Business
Grow Your Business Through Collaboration with Remodeling Peers
Remodeling Mastery Forums offers a unique business opportuniy for remodelers
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.
Preventing Shower Leaks
Most shower leaks occur at curbs, corners, and drains. Building redundancy into the system reduces the risk.
Industry Insider
5 Metrics Remodeling Contractors Should Track
There are certain metrics that every remodeler should be tracking in order to see how their business is performing, and how the numbers compare to other successful companies.