February 2010 Table of Contents

Here’s a manageable way to track and analyze the energy usage of your customers’ homes . Read more

A multilayer cementitious coating provides a walkable waterproof surface with a Class A rating. Read more

Fix the leaks before they start with careful framing and the proper sill pan, flashing, and sealant. Read more

You bet it can: When it comes to this pervasive fungus, a little can go a long way toward wrecking a job. Read more

Pushing this inexpensive checkbook program to its limits can give you a simple, streamlined approach to check writing, payroll accounting, and job-costing. Read more

Entrepreneur alert; cedar ridges Read more

Can replacement windows live up to energy claims?; keeping basements dry; Florida prepares for global warming; more Read more

Brian Campbell explains how he recreated historically accurate door casing in a Victorian home. Read more

The Geyser heat-pump water heater connects to the tank of an existing water heater or any similar insulated storage tank but runs more economically than standard electric or gas-fired units, says the manufacturer. Read more

Nearly all my remodeling jobs involve some kind of tile, so I'm constantly doing tile layout. Read more

The Mitertite makes miter joints in window and door casing that stay tight over time. Read more

With the DeWalt Contractor Adjustable Aluminum Rack, you can get your hauling done and then drop the top for a sportier look. Read more

Mud-pan shower bases for tile require the drain to be flush with the subfloor. Read more

Make your truck a more versatile hauling rig with an adjustable-height ball mount. Read more

Architect Roald Gundersen and his team at Whole Tree Architecture and Construction are all for putting small-diameter trees — the “weeds” of the forest — to practical use. Read more