Concrete Basics
If you make certain common mistakes during placement, you can end up with a weak finished product. Here are some essential guidelines to guarantee good work.
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Framing Over a Complex Foundation, Part II
This follow-up article to "Mudsill Layout for a Complex Foundation" describes techniques for framing the first-floor deck.
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Siding With Cedar Shingles
For best results, choose top-quality shingles and use these smart production techniques.
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Fall Protection for Roof Work
To comply with OSHA safety rules, you need the right equipment, but you also need proper training and a written plan.
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Running Wire in Conduit
EMT costs more up front, but it's less likely to get damaged and makes future upgrades a lot easier.
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Efficient Hot-Water Piping
Save time, water, and energy with smarter layouts and by sizing the hot-water piping to provide just the right amount of hot water to each fixture.
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Air Conditioning in Humid Climates
Balancing cooling with humidity control is a tough job in the coastal South. A North Carolina hvac pro explains how the latest generation of cooling equipment meets the challenge.
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Thermal Imaging With a Blower Door
Though it's impossible to seal every hole in an existing building to prevent air leaks, here's a procedure you can use to identify the worst leaks in order to tighten the home as cost-effectively as possible.
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