Employee-free doesn’t mean hassle free: A solid schedule and good lines of communication are crucial when you sub out the whole job. Read more
The last thing a gerneral contractor needs is to have a job put on hold because of a failed electrical inspection. A master electrician shows how to identify the trouble spots before the inspector does. Read more
It’s sometimes difficult to schedule a drywall sub for small jobs. This remodeler avoids the problem by estimating, hanging, and finishing his own drywall. Here’s how he does it. Read more
Installing EPDM Rubber Roofs
Half-lap, move over. For leak prone flat and low-slope roofs, it’s difficult to beat the cost and performance of this single-ply rubber roofing. Read more
A sucessful addition looks like it’s always been there. This West Coast designer totally transformed a cramped, post-War tract house without changing the architectural character of the neighborbood. Read more
This premium countertop material continues to be difficult to obtain and install without factory training. A Massachusetts remodeler sorts through the confusing array of products and takes a look at the installer certification process. Read more
Plastic laminate flooring, new protections for small businesses, thawing a frozen site Read more
Q: Many of the receptacles I use have push-in connectors on the back. Does a push-in connection perform as well as the side-mounted screw terminal connection? Read more
Q: Is there a simple way to size floor joists? Read more
Q&A: No-Nails Approach to Aluminum Fascia
Q: Last winter, our siding sub installed aluminum fascia in very cold temperatures. When the weather warmed up, the fascia expanded and buckled severely. What’s the proper way to install aluminum fascia to prevent this from happening? Read more
Simple profit-sharing Read more
Terminating a contract with change orders Read more
Strength of plywood sheathing Read more
Whole-house ventilation strategies Read more
Remodeler’s guide to money management Read more
Working with showrooms Read more
Budget panel saw kit, self-adhering plaster patching fabric, rugged roof-stripping tool Read more
Metal brake tips Read more