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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 Insulate a Heated, Structural Slab with XPS
ProTradeCraft's Building Resilience season three starts with making a basement more comfortable
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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
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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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The New American Remodel 2018: Traditional, Modern, & High-Tech
Transforming a 1930s Orlando home into a showcase of contemporary living
11 Products That Prove the Drain Is Disappearing
A more-is-less trend that's leading to much sleeker showers and sinks
11 Handy Apps for Remodelers to Boost Efficiency
From tracking time to organizing jobs to finding inspiration, these apps belong in your digital toolbox
Entry Door Design Finds New Use for Old Corbels
A pair of salvaged corbels inspires the trim design for a replacement entry door
Pro's Picks: Makita Combo Cross-Line/Point Laser
Combine a point laser and a rotary laser, throw in a range of handy features, and you get this Makita product
How to Install a Vapor Barrier in a Sealed Crawlspace
To avoid moisture and mold problems, isolate the crawlspace framing from the soil with a heavy-duty vapor barrier
Wanted (Desperately): Great Installers
Once a job taken for granted, the window installer today is seen as key to the operation
Roof Ventilation
When properly detailed, roof ventilation keeps roofing materials cooler and prevents ice dams
Efflorescence Explained
It may look rustic—it means ‘to flower out’ in French—but it can get ugly if it causes deterioration in brick or block