Safety
Safety
Working Toward Affordable, Resilient Homes
A new natural disaster protection act from NAHB aims to support hazard mitigation projects
Construction Practices
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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NAHB Releases Remodeler Jobsite Safety Plan Outlines
NAHB recently released a remodelers safety & health program for small remodeling businesses
Checking Your Client’s Chimneys? Look For These Common Damages
Brick spalling, crumbling, moisture—these failures result from a lack of chimney maintenance. As fall approaches, remodelers must ensure their client…
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Next, Do This
The rise of instructional content on YouTube and Instagram and what the people producing it (and watching it) think you should know.
Nailed It
Three carpenters come clean about their injuries from using “bump nailers”—nail guns with contact triggers
An Ounce of Prevention
It’s easier to prevent something from happening than it is to repair the damage after the fact
How To Build Rot-Resistant Deck Beams
Built-up deck beams create seams that collect water and inhibit drying. Using spacers between 2-bys creates an airspace that promotes drainage and speeds drying.
Beautiful Hazard: How to Design Safe, Functional and Beautiful Stairs
Can you count the code violations in this shot? Twelve tips for designing safe, functional, and beautiful stairs.
Make Roof Safety A Selling Point For Homeowners
Statistics show that roofing is one of the most dangerous activities in construction. Yet many companies continue to ignore OSHA safety rules.
DON’T MISS: Silica Standards FAQ
The more you know, the better. Example: Question 2 or 53. Does the standard cover employees who perform silica-generating tasks for only 15 minutes or less a day?