Deck Mounting a Photovoltaic System
With the right design, installation is straightforward and payback time is shorter than ever Read more
Lessons Learned on Energy-Efficient Affordable Housing
Practical insights on combining deep energy retrofits with affordable housing for 12 Cleveland homes Read more
Building a Stem Wall Foundation
Tim Uhler explains how (and why) his company forms and pours its own foundations rather than subbing the job out. Read more
JLC Report
Roofers face a flood of new state laws
New legislation to curb "storm chasers" could make life more difficult for legitimate roofing contractors Read more
A revised version of Subpart M could increase the maximum height at which workers can forego fall protection Read more
Building a Custom Kitchen Range Hood
Learn how Gary Striegler builds a custom range hood from poplar and plywood and fits it with a fan kit and metal liner. Read more
Better Bathroom Access Made Easy
Replacing existing butt hinges with a set of offset hinges widened the door opening by almost 2 inches. Read more
Business
Anticipating Price Fluctuations
Contractors need to allow for material and labor price increases that may occur after they submit a quote Read more
Products
Heavy-Duty Truss Hangers
Simpson's new truss hangers are said to have some of the highest loads in the industry Read more
Products
Shim With a Drill
The Top Star Shim Screw simplifies window and door installation, says the maker Read more
Toolbits
Roof-Friendly Solar
Certainteedís polycrystalline Apollo Solar Roofing is lighter than many similar products, the company says Read more
Products
No-Sag Concrete Patch
Aboweld two-part epoxy is impermeable, can be applied under water, and bonds to old concrete Read more
Products
No-Rot Ledger
The Deck Ledger system consists of extruded aluminum ledger boards and joist hangers Read more
Products
Luxury Mini Fridge
True Manufacturing's 15-inch Undercounter Refrigerator has two shelves and four dooor options Read more
Products
Magic Corner II
This corner cabinet storage system contains front and rear shelf pairs Read more
Bath-Fan Switch
The DewStop switch turns the fan on or off in response to humidity and dew-point levels Read more
Products
Wind-Resistant Doors
GlassCraft's Impact Fiberglass Entry Doors are approved for use in high-wind zones of Florida and Texas Read more
Toolbits
Purpose-Built Blades
Milwaukee adds ductwork and drywall blades to its Sawzall lineup Read more
Backfill
5,500 Pounds of Pennies
A Maryland artist installs a durable commercial floor with one million pennies and two kinds of epoxy Read more
People like blue cheese. Why not blue-stained beetle-killed wood? Read more
