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Building Science: The 40-Year Evolution of Residential Air Barriers
Joe Lstiburek of Building Science Corporation takes us on an interesting journey through the evolution of residential air barriers over the course of…
Design: Creating a Brighter, More Efficient Kitchen
A dark, old-fashioned kitchen is transformed into a sleek, bright hub.
K&B: Supporting a Marble Bar Top with No Corbels Needed
The Marble Institute of America recommends corbels to be installed to support a wide bar top. But many homeowners and designers don’t like the look…
4 Self-Imposed Taxes You Should Stop Paying
Did you know there are taxes you may have imposed on yourself that is costing you your business?
Chimpanzee Takes Down a Drone With a Big Stick
Drones are all the craze these days, even in the construction industry. But they’re also fragile, as the drone operator in this video discovered when…
Test How Well Your Peel-and-Stick Membranes Seal Nails
The test that self-sealing waterproofing membranes are required to undergo is pretty tough to pass, says contractor and blogger Matt Risinger.…
The Simple Device That Turns a Home Into a Smart Home
Homeowners usually have to buy smart appliances and have smart systems wired in their homes. But a crowd-funded startup wants to make access to a…
What’s That Smell? HVAC, IAQ, and Crawl Spaces
One building science blogger recommends encapsulated crawl spaces. Here's why
Sales: Training a Remodeling Sales Team
Tired of handling remodeling sales on your own? Here are some tips on how to start and train a sales team.
Action 9 Investigates Roofing Contractor
They can’t sell the house because of a roofer’s incompetence, and the roofer refuses to fix it. A story like this lives forever online, which is how…