Fire Sprinklers: A Closer Look
The trickiest part of working with fire sprinklers is not the technology; it’s the rules. Here's what you need to know about both. Read more
How to Avoid 'Stucco Buckets'
A common stucco failure point is when it wraps from the vertical wall to the horizontal surface underneath without anywhere for liquid water to drain out. Read more
A Fast Way to Corrode Metals
There's a reason why you shouldn't install copper gutters over aluminum-clad fascia. Read more
Retrofitting Bypass Doors
John Carroll describes how he solved an indoor traffic problem by replacing adjacent out-swing doors with sliding, bypass doors. Read more
If you charge for the estimate, David Gerstel argues, you have an obligation to share your numbers with customers. Read more
