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Talk of the Town
Richard Tyler lost everything in Katrina, but rebuilt his life with the help of a "Porchdog."
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Ainsworth Engineered pointSix Flooring
With tapered-edge technology, this flooring addresses subfloor edge swell.
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Border Lines
Light plays a critical role in meeting both the design and security requirements for U.S. land port of entry stations.
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Use a trammel to scribe a perfect pattern.
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Look for a gun that toenails well and can consistently set fasteners in dense material.
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JLC Report (Subscriber content)
Big builders push for energy-efficiency initiative; remodeling shows signs of rebound; San Francisco battles sewer sludge; more
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Q: I have to build a framed chase for a gas fireplace's 6-inch vent pipe. What's the best way to finish the top of the chase? I had planned to use a metal cap, but I've noticed that a lot of these caps tend to be rusted.
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Let's begin this month by reviewing some basic financial concepts and benchmarks.
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For crack-free floors, limit joist deflection and install two layers of 3/4-inch plywood and a thinset membrane.
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For short cash and a little effort, you’ll save lots of time on your next handrail installation.
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Class action suit holds that the "green" project rating system is just a marketing gimmick that harms the interests of non-LEED building performance experts.
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Teardowns aren't as common as they were during the boom, but they're still causing problems in some communities.
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Builders give a Katrina-devastated structure a lift with concrete, steel, and SIPs.
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Addressing structural issues first made the interior finish work easier.
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Meticulous planning was the key to profitability on this multi-unit job.
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Titan Wood Limited’s Accoya pine lumber has been treated with a concentrated form of vinegar in a process called acetylation, which makes it inedible to insects and rot-causing microorganisms without adding toxins.
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Retro Treads are solid hardwood stair tread caps designed to cover existing treads that were originally carpeted.
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Connecting the Dots
Creating urban, affordable, and energyconscious developments is not just a career for Jonathan F.P. Rose, it's a lifelong passion.