The four-year-old house looked fine on the inside and the outside. But inside the walls, it wasn’t a pretty sight. Read more
U.S. and Canadian scientists flocked to Fort Worth to muse on the mysteries of "air infiltration, ventilation, and moisture" in today’s tight houses. Here are the highlights from official reports and corridor chatter. Read more
Is the solid-wood joist going the way of the buggy whip? Construction consultant John Russo looks at what’s taking its place and how the new products hold up. Read more
Wood lasts virtually forever if you treat it right. The keys are keeping the wood dry and using the right chemical treatment when needed. Read more
Heating systems, ridge vents water-heater tanks... Read more
Certainly you wouldn’t spread yourself too thin… Read more
Mechanic’s liens. Read more
Stressed-skin panels. Read more
The fine art of graining. Read more
Specs & spans & structural-design-data books. Read more
Enoch Robinson’s claim to fame. Read more