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Minnesota cracks down on subcontractor isclassification; green home survives alifornia fire; no stars for LG fridges; more
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No lot too small
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Out of Balance
Barbara Harvey lives in her car, driving to a parking lot each evening to spend the night and then leaving shortly after the sun rises.
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Hanging a pergola ledger; quick barrel ceiling; more
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Immigrant labor; sealed crawlspace follow-up; a remodeler risk; more
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Copper compatibility with ACQ; painting stucco; Hispanic labor; arch formula; tile showers; more
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Growth controls affecting builders, promoting green building, working with inspectors, tax deductions for business start-up
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An inside look at how a large, quality-conscious West Coast builder runs a demanding job
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The quality of framing lumber being what it is, a perfectly flat, plumb wall is a rarity these days. An experienced finish carpenter describes the techniques he uses to create a flat surface before installing paneling and interior trim.
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Even “flat” roofs need some pitch to ensure proper drainage. A California production framer describes the techniques he uses to quickly create slopes on flat roof decks of any size.