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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
Construction
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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The Ins and Outs of Pedestal Tile Systems
A non-exhaustive overview of all things pedestal tile systems
Construction
How to Attach a Patio Roof to an Existing House
A graceful integration may mean more work but improved functionality and aesthetics
6 Tips for Electric Floor Heating Systems
These quick tips and tricks provide a base knowledge to begin your floor heating education
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How To Improve Energy Performance in Existing Attics
There’s more to insulating the attic than attic insulation; there’s venting, air sealing, and misery
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How to Install PVC Bevel Siding Over Rainscreen
It’s a lot like installing wood bevel siding, except it won’t warp or rot. And it expands and contracts differently and for different reasons
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Understanding How PVC Trim Moves
Anybody who’s used PVC in an exterior application knows that it moves seasonally. Just like wood, right? Not exactly
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To Vent or Not to Vent: A Discussion
In an attempt to strike a middle ground between high-performance and attainable, these three remodelers engage in a candid conversation
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Diagnosing Cracked Concrete
These quick questions (and solutions) will allow you to determine if a crack is aesthetic or structural
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Why Blow-In Cellulose Insulation?
Hear why the Model ReModel contractor chose blow-in cellulose and watch the installation
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3 Tips for Rough-In Photos
These three quick tips will maximize the usefulness of your rough-in images, ensuring they're helpful for years to come