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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 Insulate a Heated, Structural Slab with XPS
ProTradeCraft's Building Resilience season three starts with making a basement more comfortable
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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
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Lead paint rules hurting business for certified contractors: NARI survey
Contractors and homeowners say the LRRP rules deter hiring lead-safe certified contractors
Lead paint crackdown coming for remodelers
After a long wait, EPA is ramping up RRP enforcement against remodelers and other contractors
Durosko: 10 tips for a great remodeling experience (Part 1)
Craig Durosko offers his first five tips for creating a great remodeling experience for your clients
Strategic plans require buy-in and solid tactics to succeed
Remodelers need to update their plans regularly to be successful
Product Trends: Going Green Gains Steam
The latest products and design trends shaping sustainable remodeling
Special Report: More Remodelers Opt for Green
Fourth survey shows growing popularity of green remodeling, but challenges persist
Protecting your remodeling company from green litigation
Green construction attorney and blogger Chris Cheatham talks about the potential legal pitfalls in green building and remodeling
Remodeler overcomes major structural issues to revamp kitchen
Dallas remodeler Curb Appeal Renovations successfully manages hidden structural challenges for a beautiful kitchen facelift that blends creative design with resourceful structural repairs.
Stress-free remodeling: Using trade walkthroughs
The more details that can be discussed, clarified and understood before signing a construction contract, the better it is for both the homeowner and the contractor.
People You Should Know: Michael Luzier
NAHB Research Center is helping remodelers and builders find ways to incorporate smart practices