Design
Remodelers should forget every city ordinance that requires a certain exterior building material, because they no longer matter
Installers can leave a gap of a few inches to protect the drywall from moisture.
How to prevent moisture damage in residential and commercial bathrooms
To showcase its durability, this subfloor went through the iron man of building products
A farmhouse sink you don’t have to build around
The first truly see-through electric fireplace heats separate rooms at different rates
When a balloon loses air or depressurizes, it gets smaller (and makes a funny sound), but houses don’t roll like that
A hole was opened up in the soffit, but rather than encountering solid foam, small beads and dust poured out of the opening.
How can indoor air quality become so bad when there's penty of venting and no toxic materials?
It’s great to have choices, but having too many options threatens our ability to make a decision
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The goal: sell a deck today and install it tomorrow. A year after launch, this remodeler’s sale-to-install cycle is down to seven days and counting.
Black is the new black
Tests for permeability measure vapor diffusion through a material with 50 percent RH air on one side and either a desiccant (“dry cup test”) or liquid water (“wet cup test)” on the other.
Understanding how water vapor interacts with building materials is critical to avoiding moisture problems in building assemblies
For fast, accurate installation, organize and cut trim pieces by window size, then preassemble into frames in the shop
Photo courtesy Jeffrey A. Davis, Davis Photograph
This inspiring modernization of an 80-year-old historical structure holds lessons any remodeler can put to work
How deck builders weigh potential liability against the needs of budget-conscious homeowners who just want a repair
Railings provide safety but also define the overall look of a deck. Contractor views differ on what works, what doesn’t, and who decides.
Design meetings that involve every employee generate better results and a deeper understanding of the project
Follow these three rules for better indoor air quality in the home
ODL minimizes maintenance and increases safety with these blinds-between-glass windows and doors
Two cool new products, and one 'immensely popular' one add up to a hat trick for Feeney