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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
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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
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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TNAR Remodeler: Avoiding Water Intrusion
2021 TNAR remodeler Rob Smith, owner of E2 Homes explains the danger of improper roof flashing
Placing a Concrete Foundation in One Pour
Using this old-school method, footings and stem walls are formed and poured together
CotY Awards 2020
NARI's 2020 CotY Awards celebrate the best remodeling has to offer, reminding us of the extraordinary work our industry is producing
Preconstruction Checklist
Save your team a headache by using this detailed pre-con list with clients before the job starts
The New American Remodel 2020: Making a Home That Fits
A look at this year's home, which aims to serve as a design beacon to new developments in its palm-heavy, stucco-clad, equestrianian neighborhood on the outskirts of Las Vegas
How to Repair Plaster on Lath
For long-lasting results, reattach loose lath and plaster surrounding the patch
Inviting Contemporary
The 2020 New American Remodel shows how modern design can appeal to traditional sensibilities
Decked Out
Four decks from four different deck builders, celebrating unique design and exceptional execution