House-eating fungus wreaking havoc in California; Sears abandons installed sales company; new Minnesota energy code; looking for a better low-flow toilet test More
Coping with the labor shortage, water heater failures, higher fly ash content in concrete, new home ventilation standard More
Getting ready for the next economic downturn, Category 5 wiring, hurricane-resistant concrete houses, sun exposure warning More
Soil erosion on job sites under scrutiny, 2x4 vs. 2x6 wall framing study, opposition to pay-if-paid laws growing More
Growth controls affecting builders, promoting green building, working with inspectors, tax deductions for business start-up More
Q: Is it a good idea to pressure-wash wood siding before painting? It seems like this would drive a lot of water into and behind the siding — water that might still be present when the paint is applied. And what about pressure-washing decks? More
A trio of professional painters tell how to match a clear finish to the job and provide tips for blemish-free application. More
From job-costing to computer technology, these business tips have been gleaned from some of the most popular seminars at our first western Construction Business & Technology Conference. More
New construction ought to be easier than remodeling. But as one remodeler... More
