A Peek inside a 1950s Prefab Housing Factory
Using a mix of familiar and not-so-familiar tools and machines, workers at this Indiana plant could prefab a house in 7 minutes.
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January 08, 2015
Door and Window Defects Added to Disclosure List
In Illinois, the disclosure list gets longer, specifically calling out moisure...
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An Ongoing Debate About Nail Gun Safety
You’ve heard from a professor and a desk-bound editor, now it’s time to hear from some carpenters.
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Letter to the editor: Nail Gun Safety
A university professor takes issue with my attitude about safety, saying I blamed the victim of a shot to the heart with a nail gun when I should have focused on the tool.
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June 01, 2002
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Super scooter, aluminum foothold, PVC trimboards, safer subfloor adhesive,...
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November 01, 2001
Trade Talk: Growing Pains for Potable-Water PEX
Although manufacturers of PEX tubing tout its many advantages, most plumbers still prefer copper
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October 01, 2001
Letters
Better marketing for energy savings, plywood standards, ICF foundations, more
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May 01, 2001
Letters
California verdict is “aasinine”; immigration laws should be enforced; keep the visual integrity of old houses; more
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November 01, 1999
Products
Rotting wood repair kit, removable concrete anchor, neck strap for safety glasses, hand cleaner towels, new slide dimmer switch, tough polycarbonate glazing panels
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