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From the Archive

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    Raising an Eyebrow Dormer

    By Jack Galt
    The technique is tricky, but the effect is worth the effort.

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    Protecting the Job Site

    By Steve Price
    Jim Price describes simple but effective ways to keep an occupied home scratch-free during

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    Safety Lessons

    By Various
    Eleven first-person accounts of job-site accidents - and lessons learned the hard way.

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    Air-Sealing The Story-and-a-Half

    By David Legg
    Home performance expert David Legg delves into a challenging problem: blocking the air leaks in

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    Lead-Safe Remodeling

    By Tom O'Brien
    Lead safety regulations can complicate life whenever you tear into an old house.


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Exploring Deep Energy Retrofits

Deep energy retrofits are a new development in maximizing home energy efficiency, and many consumers are curious about the details of performing a deep retrofit on their house. Sean Jeffords and Paul Eldrenkamp are advocates of the idea and share...

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Online Training Course

Hanley Wood University

Earn UDCP Credentials

NARI has developed the Universal Design Certified Professional designation for design and remodeling professionals. Through an online course, you will learn:

• The 7 principles of Universal Design

• How to capture key information about clients' accessibility issues

• Building standards that make homes safe and comfortable for everyone

Use UDCP certification to win bids by promoting your mastery of Universal Design and building techniques. Available exclusively online at Hanley Wood University.

   

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LUMBER QUALITY: IS WOOD GETTING WORSE?

In recent news, the strength of Southern Pine framing lumber is being re-assessed nationwide, after testing of 2x4s revealed sharply lowered strengths compared to decades past. Other species of wood are also being re-tested. Have you noticed any decline in the quality or strength of any kind of framing lumber? Tell us your impressions of today's lumber quality.

Browse past month’s surveys here »


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