Michael Purser shares his hard-won experience, including labor and materials costs, applying these desirable floor finishes. Read more
How a Maryland builder uses Lamello Zeta P2 mechanical biscuits to make shop-built cabinets that look like they were built in place. Read more
If you don't get the details right, a sleeve for a drain pipe or other mechanicals will weaken a concrete footing. Read more
A practical guide to common construction details that shed water and minimize moisture problems Read more
How making your design team a more valuable part of your design/build company can boost your bottom line. Read more
When you can't redirect stormwater away from a house, the best solution might be to install a catch basin. Read more
Tim Uhler checks out the only battery-powered plunge router currently on the market. Read more
Founder Jesse Gionta of Jionta Products demonstrates his invention, the Wet Saw Work Station, for JLC. This tile-saw enclosure allows clean tile cuts right inside the room being tiled. No more cutting tile outside in inclement weather and treading through clients’ homes. Read more
Put handles on those heavy windows, anywhere you want. Read more
Crawford builds a convincing argument that the entire U.S. workforce suffers from the separation of thinking from doing Read more
Grooves in Hottrok's rigid Tile Mat accept most heating cables. Read more
Unexpected rain showers, no problem: Just close the louvers. Read more
Recommended applications include using with cultured marble and in food preparation areas. Read more
Moisture-, rot-, and insect-resistant, it can be used for nonstructural applications outdoors. Read more
Viewrail offers a new textured finish for its Flight, Stratus, and Terrace floating stair systems. Read more
This lightweight gravel has an insulating value of R-1.7 per compacted inch. Read more
A WRB is laminated to a graphite polystyrene insulation panel for one-step installation. Read more
This 3-foot extension makes it easier and safer to move between a ladder and a roof. Read more
For faster installation, these composite shakes come in lightweight 4-foot panels. Read more
For those days when it's all about layers, here's an insulating mid-layer designed to wick moisture away. Read more