Fancy drywall details are simplified by a host of new specialty trims and treatments. Read more
A look at how new systems developed in Europe can provide flexible zoning and top heating performance. Read more
We talk with remodeler Kelley Hale on how he used the art of delegation to guide his company through a rapid growth spurt. Read more
An excavation contractor tells what to look for in a quality excavation job. Read more
You can form and pour your own stem wall foundation using this contractor’s approach. Read more
With the right plan, you can create a good wood shop in a small space. A veteran cabinetmaker tells you how. Read more
Q: I have been told that the oils in a penetrating oil-base stain will improve old, dry clapboards. Is this true, or would it be better to seal the weather checks with a high-quality oil-based or latex paint? Read more
Q&A: Sealing Exterior Chimney to Framing
Q: For a brick fireplace and chimney on a gable end wall, how should the joint between the framing and the brick be sealed? Can a thermal break be included in the masonry to stop heat loss? Read more
Q: What is the life expectancy of hot-mopped asphalt on a flat roof? Will aluminum paint extend the life of the roof? If so, how often should the roof be recoated with the paint? Read more
Water-Saving Flapper Read more