Habitat for Humanity of Greater Greensboro (N.C.) is securing funding to add home repair work to its services for low-income residents, the Greensboro News Record reported. "There's obviously a need for these kinds of repairs," the News Record quotes Bob Kelley, the affiliate's executive director, as saying, "and there's nobody else in the community doing it right now." More
Fiberglass, composite, and a few new options have expanded the choices of entry doors beyond steel and wood. More
Spanish on the job site; sting operations trap unlicensed contractors; insurance discounts for wind-resistant houses; contractor behind iron bars for lead paint violations More
Guarding against liability for defective products More
Rigid foam insulation used below grade provides hidden pathways for termites and carpenter ants, and makes it impossible to chemically treat the foundation. We examine the problem, the costs, and possible solutions. More
Water leaking through poorly installed flashing and wall penetrations has proved... More
From planning and layout to applying the finishes, a North Carolina general contractor describes the process of building his first house using insulated concrete forms. More
