Safety first is the chimney builder’s prime rule. An expert mason tells how to detail a masonry chimney that will meet both code and budget. Read more
Rather than give away free design work, this Georgia remodeler gets a retainer after his rough drawing and ballpark estimate are accepted. Read more
If you want your additions to complement the existing building, follow these guidelines from a Denver architect who specializes in residential remodeling. Read more
This repair of a cracked brick building illustrates the forces at work when an old foundation settles and how to master them. Read more
Longstrip floors, manufactured and prefinished in Europe, install quickly and can go over almost any level surface. An industry consultant explains how. Read more
Sunspace veterans Robert Chew and Ray Silva discuss the changing market for sunrooms, and their diversification from sunspace installers to successful remodelers. Read more
A veteran slabjacking contractor explains how grout injection can lift and level tilting slabs. Read more
Trusses are engineered systems and cannot be simply cut and headed off like rafters. Two case studies demonstrate the care needed to safely modify a truss. Read more
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