Laying out and cutting everything on the ground and using synthetic millwork simplified the construction of this classic front entry porch. Read more
Coils guns are heavier than stick nailers, so look for a well-balanced tool. Read more
Skip the exterior excavation and waterproofing -- an interior perimeter drainage system can work just as well. Read more
Window details like profiled stools and aprons with applied moldings have helped this builder find a profitable niche. Read more
New tax break takes shape; top-dollar tarps in New Orleans; unvented crawlspace design guide; 2005 Solar Decathlon; more Read more
Even when properly designed, construction defects in a separation wall will allow sound to leak through. Read more
If not identified and remedied, surface contaminants will prevent a floor finish from bonding during a recoat. Read more
Does PVC trim have enough compressive strength to be used as a shim between a supporting column and a bearing beam? Read more
Understair pantry; hidden header detail; sturdy deck protection; firmer footing Read more
I'm a remodeler in Northern California and do about $1.5 million per year in kitchens, baths, and whole-house remodels. Much of the work is subbed, so we can do this volume with a relatively small full-time crew; currently we have two in the office and three in the field. Read more
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The meticulously restored exterior of this late-19th-century mansard-roofed Victorian home in Cambridge, Mass., gives no clue to the presence of a beautifully crafted and surprisingly whimsical central staircase within. Read more