Excessive indoor moisture and heat caused the plates in these 2x4 floor trusses to spring loose and the floor to sag. Read more
A mason describes how to lay out, reinforce, drain, and waterproof block foundations for top performance. Read more
In this guided tour of a distribution panel, a master electrician tells how to make sure an electrical system is wired safely and correctly grounded. Read more
A finish carpentry foreman shares his strategies for producing high-quality finish jobs on time and on budget. Read more
Years ago builders Devon Hartman and Bill Baldwin decided to join forces. We talk with them to find out the secret of their success as business partners. Read more
A cabinet specialist describes the tools, materials, and techniques you’ll need for building high-quality custom countertops on site. Read more
Q&A: Taking the Twist Out of Wide Pine Flooring
Q: We build a lot of reproduction Colonial homes and have problems with wide pine flooring shrinking, warping, and splitting. What is the best way to control this? Read more
Q: Can I use rigid foam panels sandwiched between subfloor and finish floor to insulate over a crawlspace? Read more
Q: We need to level a concrete floor. Is there a way to grind or pulverize the old slab? Are there any other options? Read more
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