The prep work is the same as for unfinished strip flooring, but the installation requires more care because of the prefinished surface. Read more
The worst decades for building science weren’t in the 1800s; they were late 1970s through 1990s. Here’s one from the 80’s that’s getting a major overhaul. Read more
Choosing the right products can make the most out of limited space. Read more
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How the right concrete mix and good placement practices will keep defects in an ICF foundation to a minimum. Read more
To keep sewer gas out of a house, pay attention to fixture traps, the integrity of the exit plumbing, and whether or not the house has balanced ventilation. Read more
Why a stain-blocking primer may be needed before texturing or painting older drywall. Read more
JLC follows the action as the Auburndale Builders crew applies airtight taped fabric and exterior rock wool insulation to a Passive House under construction in Wayland, Massachusetts. Read more
Flashing windows the "right way" requires three sets of instructions - for the flashing tape, the housewrap, and the window. Which set do you follow? Read more
High-efficiency boilers, furnaces, and water heaters produce acidic water that can pose a disposal problem no matter how you handle it. Read more
When timber framer R. A. Krouse travels to a country fair, he brings along a barn. Read more