A California remodeler specializing in bathroom renovations shares his secrets for producing a complete bath-room makeover in less than a week. Read more
Getting Change Orders under Control
If you have problems tracking change orders, you’re probably not getting paid for a lot of extra work. A production manager for a successful California remodeler tells how her company handles change orders, from setting client expectations to creating a complete paper trail. Read more
We’ve fielded a lot of questions from builders who use housewrap air barriers, but wonder how these new mate-ials compare with felt paper when it comes to keeping water out of the walls. An expert in wood technology draws on his own research to explain how the properties of housewraps and felt affect their performance as a water-resistant barrier under siding. Read more
When it comes to new tools — whether cordless, pneumatic, or good ol’ hand tools — there’s no place like the National Hardware Show in Chicago. Here’s what the major manufacturers unveiled this year. Read more
Using Water Heaters for Radiant Heat
A veteran plumbing contractor points out the advantages of using a gas water heater instead of a boiler for a hydronic heating system. Read more
Q&A: Preventing Grout Stains on Kitchen Counters
Q: I often hear clients complain that they like the look of their tile kitchen counters, but that it’s too hard to keep the grout lines clean. Is there any kind of grout that resists staining, or a sealer that works? Read more
Q&A: Insulating an Exposed Plank Cathedral Ceiling
Q: What is the best way to insulate a cathedral ceiling with exposed 2x6 T&G boards above the rafters? I’m in a 6,000-degree-day climate. Read more
Well-proportioned bay windows Read more
Tips for managing your time more efficiently Read more
Creating a virtual showroom with Web site addresses Read more
Reducing floor vibration Read more