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Your building material supplier can play a role in identifying if your employees are stealing. Read more
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The National Association of the Remodeling Industry stresses the importance of preserving the health and safety of employees, trades, and clients in an update to its code of ethics. Read more
Construction industry attorney D.S. Berenson discusses how to create a company security policy to limit the risk of employee fraud. Read more
These small tokens are whimsical and eco-friendly, catching homeowners' attention. Read more
Two years ago I checked in with the local community foundation to see if it needed volunteers. Before I knew it, I was part of one of the very best teams I have ever worked with - a committee tasked with developing three new awards, giving them to worthy recipients, and celebrating those recipients at a gala dinner. The entire committee has just agreed to stay together for a third year and take on a new task. Read more
Rather than expand through hiring, remodeler Stan Acton uses a spreadsheet to help him get the most out of the carpenters he already has. Read more
Ordering and checking materials before setting a start date is well worth the effort. Here's why. Read more
Achitect Duo Dickinson's book "Staying Put" features this ranch house infill that offers a simple solution for a family that wants to make its "starter" home a residence for the long term. Read more
Kitchen designer Jeff Kida talks about the kitchen zone concept. Read more
It's all fine and dandy if home energy ratings are accurate. But what if the ratings are bogus? Read more
An N99 Active Carbon filter is designed to purify the air you breathe, making it ideal for RRP work. Read more
Decking manufacturers turn their attention to railings, offering numerous new options for curb appeal and design flexibility. Read more
Why overhead daylighting is better than windows alone Read more
By taking advantage of tax credits, in some cases homeowners can pay less for this solar-powered operable skylight than for a fixed model. Read more
Wish you had X-ray glasses to find pipes, studs, and other objects behind the wall? This hand-held radar scanner let's you see more. Read more
Combine features such as distance measuring and tilt sensors to get unique indirect measurements that aren't possible with regular distance meters. Read more
Together, the BS 150 Compact Tripod and the GLL3-80 Leveling and Alignment Laser offer a complete leveling solution. Read more
Illuminate tight fastening situations with two new lighted screwdrivers. Read more
Atlanta Design & Build shares this blueprint for how the company re-branded itself. Read more