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Open-joint cladding systems require that the water-resistive barrier also offer long-term UV stability....
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Fireplaces have long been a staple of outdoor room design, but more manufacturers are now making gas fireplaces for exterior use, dramatically altering the look of the space from rustic or transitional to a modern aesthetic.
Gas fireplaces take off with a new emphasis on sleek, modern products and a variety of installation options
When Gary Rochman installed a see-through panel fireplace into a home’s exterior wall so that it looked out to the hot tub, he didn’t anticipate that...
Photo: Cheryl Marland/Flickr
Bathroom remodeling was listed by 78 percent of the NAHB survey respondents
The NAHB’s quarterly survey of the Remodeling Market Index found that the most common job performed by NAHB Remodelers in 2014 was bathroom...
What it is: Vycor enV-S
Why we like it: For many years, contractors used housewrap to keep air and water out of a building. Today, there are more...
Editors' Picks From JLC Live
Why we like it: This one-piece PVC corner is an extension of the company’s architectural trim system. Designed to cut...
Editors' Picks From JLC Live
Why we like it: This assemblage of brightly colored, interlocking, plastic pieces can be configured into a variety of...
Editors' Picks From JLC Live
Why we like it: Bosch’s flesh-detecting system activates without damaging the saw blade. The system works via a...
Editors' Picks From JLC Live
Why we like it: Builder Eric Kurtz invented this lightweight steel bracket, which is quick to set up, unaffected by...
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The 15 storage ideas Houzz users love
One great thing about using the Internet as an idea book is the ability to collect data on design trends. The staff at Houzz rounds up 15 of the most...
Photo: Hammer and Hand via YouTube
A dark, old-fashioned kitchen is transformed into a sleek, bright hub.
The design-build team at Hammer and Hand transformed a dark, rustic, visually busy kitchen...
Google Cardboard brings virtual reality to the bidding process in a simple way. Photo courtesy of Google from the Google Cardboard website.
These nifty tools and tech advancements may help you in planning, bidding, and more
We’ve made it to the year 2015, and though technology isn’t as advanced as the creators of The Jetsons and Back to the Future thought it would be,...
The serene finished product you see here doesn’t even hint at the legwork that went into correcting site issues and updating failing structures—and that’s just as it should be
In the spirit of “measure twice, cut once,” this project required close attention to scheduling, project-management, and site prep. But, viewers...
Remodeling pros share tips for achieving higher-end kitchens on midrange budgets
Cheap. It’s a word that Danny Feig-Sandoval prefers not to use. In fact, the owner of Atlanta-based Small...
Mistakes done on drywall and crown molding are visible even to the casual observer. Here are some tips to help you get it right.
Today is all about getting the job done right.
We've all worked for clients who used a flashlight to inspect the drywall finish and, not surprisingly...
Six industry pros share what products get their clients raving.
We tapped a handful of industry pros to find out their tried-and-true products—what consistently works for them and gets glowing reviews from clients...
TheSize is launching a new collection of 11 exotic and exclusive natural granites for commercial and residential...
This stain-resistant, nonporous natural stone surface from...
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The challenge with this single-family home is that the layout is narrow and deep like a row house. The flow is choppy, with five rooms—two large,...