Building Performance
Lessons Learned Building a Net-Zero Home
"This is not your grandmother's Victorian." Read more
HVAC
Retrofitting Air-to-Water Heat Pumps
Adding upgraded functionality to an existing boiler system Read more
Interiors
Architectural Lighting for Homes
Rick Mills explains how this company adds LED strip lighting to transform the interior spaces. Read more
On the Job
Scribing Inlays for Wood Floors
Tom Ourada explains how he "paints" designs on floors with hardwood inlays Read more
Q&A
Siting Solar
How to assess the best location for rooftop solar panels to maximize performance Read more
In hunting down a window leak, Mark Parlee teaches us an important lesson about installing windows. Read more
Tool Review: Flex Cordless Table Saws
Mark Clement runs two cordless table saws through their paces Read more
Products
Versatile Workstation Sink
Fabricated with quartz and acrylic resin, the undermount sink includes accessories such as a drying rack and bottom grid. Read more
Solar-Charging Hearing Protection
A new headset with Bluetooth from 3M debuts integrated solar cells for continuous charging. Read more
Products
PVC-Free Corner Bead
The paper surface on the flexible corner accepts paint without finishing compound. Read more
Products
Clear Flashing Tape
See-through flashing tape allows everyone on the job to view what's underneath. Read more
Products
Cold Climate Heat Pump
A new ducted heat pump from Bosch promises full heating capacity down to 5 degrees F. Read more
Products
Push-to-Connect Pipe Fitting
Made from an engineered polymer, fittings work with multiple pipe materials. Read more
Products
Rod Coupler Anchor
This 9 3/4-inch-long anchor for tie-down systems accepts 3/8-inch-diameter threaded rod. Read more
Products
Combi Gas Boiler
The boiler has an insulated stainless-steel firetube heat exchanger with a vertical “self-rinsing” orientation for easier maintenance. Read more
Products
High-Efficiency Ventilation Timer
Schedule exhaust fans to operate for a custom amount of time every hour. Read more
Products
Diffusive Floor Heating System
In Laticrete's radiant floor system, a thin-set additive promises better heat distribution. Read more
Products
Yakisugi Siding
This traditional Japanese siding is hardened and preserved through a charring process. Read more
Products
Mortarless Column Wrap
Integral mounting clips simplify installation of the stone veneer. Read more