A CPA explains how to organize your monthly schedule so that you’re always keeping an eye on job costs — and turning a profit. Read more
A durable job depends on using the right mortar, anchoring the stone to the concrete, and providing weep holes for water that penetrates the veneer. Read more
Home wiring no longer means just phone and electric. From simple lighting controllers to whole-house integrated systems for data, security, and entertainment, the residential automation market is exploding with options. Read more
In this hands-on review, our tool tester takes a close look at five cordless kits that contain the essentials — a circular saw, a recip saw, and a drill. Read more
A master plumber provides a step-by-step method for sizing water supply pipes, based on code and common sense. Read more
Q. When installing a mortar-bed shower floor, should the gap between the drain and the adjacent tiles be finished with grout or with caulk? Read more
Q. A customer with insulated-glass windows has a problem with excessive condensation on the interior of the windows. Can you please list the most important causes of high humidity in a home? A. Energy and sustainable Read more
Q. Can vinyl siding be installed directly over foil-faced rigid foam? Read more
Q. It’s not unusual for a foundation to be slightly out of square. If the house has brick veneer siding, it’s sometimes necessary for the first course of bricks to overhang the concrete foundation. What is the maximum safe overhang in such a situation? Read more
Q: What happens to the R-value when you stuff R-19 insulation into a 2x4 stud cavity? Read more
Q. Can solid surfacing be used for flooring in a bathroom? Read more
Q&A: Mounting Downspouts on EIFS
Q. What is the best way to attach gutter downspouts to a house with EIFS? Read more
Adding on to a vintage foursquare house Read more
Head off problems before they arise Read more
When do you get paid if you finish a job ahead of schedule? Read more
Switching lights with X10 controllers Read more
Ready-to-assemble cabinets Read more
DeWalt’s new compound miter saw Read more
Our tester compares power, balance, and features on seven new right-angle drills. Read more