Foundations
Monopour Lessons Learned
Licensed carpenter Aron Jones shares with JLC the process, benefits, and challenges of a monopour with an ICF foundation.
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Financial Metrics
Revenue Isn’t the Machine. Labor Is.
6 MIN READ
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Exteriors
A Promising New Stucco Solution
7 MIN READ
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JLC Case Study
Fortifying Attainable Zero
12 MIN READ
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Comfort
Electric Floor Heat: Lessons Learned
8 MIN READ
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Building Performance
Building a Comprehensive Net Zero Home
14 MIN READ
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Carpenter's Log
Taking Finish Trim to the Next Level
5 MIN READ
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Foundations
High-Performance Foundation Without Concrete
9 MIN READ
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Building Performance
Solving Indoor Humidity Problems
18 MIN READ
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Interiors
Facelift for a Tired Staircase
8 MIN READ
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Foundations
Working with Flowable Fill
4 MIN READ
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Energy
Ducts in Exterior Framing Cavities
5 MIN READ
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JLC Case Study
Attainable Zero: Building the Bones of the House
4 MIN READ
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Structural Repair
Emergency Structural Repair
5 MIN READ
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Interiors
Avoiding Wood Flooring Gaps
6 MIN READ
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Electrical
Efficient Outdoor Lighting
9 MIN READ
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Deck Builder
Building a Quake-Proof Deck
10 MIN READ
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Kitchens
Building a Plaster Range Hood
7 MIN READ
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Exteriors
Managing Multiple Sidings
11 MIN READ
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Baths
Curbless Shower Retrofit
9 MIN READ
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Insulation
Troubleshooting Spray-Foam Insulation
12 MIN READ
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Interiors
Installing Glass Balcony Rails
10 MIN READ
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Building Performance
High Performance on a Limited Budget
10 MIN READ
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Exteriors
Back to Basics: Wood Clapboard Siding
14 MIN READ
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Deck Builder
The 4-Hour Deck
8 MIN READ
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Outdoor Living
Working With Porcelain Pavers
9 MIN READ
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Remodeling
Raising the Roof
9 MIN READ
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BUILDER
2025 Product Guide Highlights 34 New-Home Innovations
1 MIN READ
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JLC Classic
A Builder's Guide to Hiring an Architect
8 MIN READ
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Exteriors
Synthetic Stucco Without Failures
14 MIN READ
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Carpentry
Simplified On-Site Stair Building
8 MIN READ
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Building Performance
Air-Sealing Wood-Frame Buildings
16 MIN READ
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Deck Builder
Preventing Early Deck Framing Failures
7 MIN READ
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Deck Builder
A Durable Wood Railing
8 MIN READ
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Legal
A Practical Guide to Construction Law
11 MIN READ
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Business
Making the Leap to Real-Estate Development
13 MIN READ
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Products/Tools
Jobsite Wobble Light
2 MIN READ
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Roofing
Standing Seam for a Circular Roof
7 MIN READ
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Onsite Shop
Jobsite Workstations
6 MIN READ
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Foundations
Underpinning Basement Foundations
10 MIN READ
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Deck Builder
Rock-Solid Deck Stairs
7 MIN READ
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How To
Prefabbing a Perfect Porch Ceiling
8 MIN READ
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Structure
Deep Structural Retrofit
3 MIN READ
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Exteriors
Moisture Protection for Walls
9 MIN READ
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Stairs
Better Stair Stringer Layout
9 MIN READ
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How To
Placing a Concrete Slab Over Living Space
5 MIN READ
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Interiors
Building a Curved Concrete Staircase
10 MIN READ
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Interiors
Installing Glass Block
7 MIN READ
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Remodeling
How to Implement a Tech Change in Your Remodeling Business
19 MIN READ
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How To
Peeling Back the Layers of a Kitchen Remodel
8 MIN READ
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Stairbuilding
Tuning Up Construction Stairs
10 MIN READ
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JLC Builder's Guide
Preventing Common Callbacks
3 MIN READ
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Deck Builder
Resurfacing a Deck
12 MIN READ
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BUILDER
How Do Paint Colors Get Their Names?
5 MIN READ
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Building Performance
Air Sealing 2.0
16 MIN READ
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Building Performance
Deep Energy Retrofit: Insulation and Thermal Decoupling
10 MIN READ
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How To
Practical Ventilation for a Warm, Humid Climate
14 MIN READ
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Deck Builder
Right-Sizing Deck Beams
9 MIN READ
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How To
Replacing a Balcony Floor
8 MIN READ
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Foundations
Building a Foundation Designed for a Wet Site
10 MIN READ
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How To
Sleuthing Out Moisture
9 MIN READ
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Deck Builder
Building a Versatile Pergola
6 MIN READ
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Building Performance
Selecting High-Performance Doors and Windows
10 MIN READ
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Business
Streamlining Your Deck Business
10 MIN READ
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Deck Builder
Quicker Deck Stair Support
5 MIN READ
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Remodeling
Leveraging CAD as a Craftsman
10 MIN READ
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Structural Repair
Repairing a Termite-Damaged House
11 MIN READ
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Building Performance
Retrofit Air Sealing
7 MIN READ
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Deck Builder
Hardscaping a Backyard
8 MIN READ
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HVAC
Air-to-Water Heat Pumps Come of Age
13 MIN READ
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Framing
A Modern Approach to Balloon Framing
11 MIN READ
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Training the Trades
Untangling the Skilled Labor Knot
14 MIN READ
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Deck Builder
Right-Sizing Deck Joists
13 MIN READ
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Structure
Rescuing a Failing Structure
2 MIN READ
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JLC BUILDER GUIDE
A Smarter Way of Charging for Overhead and Profit
22 MIN READ
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BUILDER
Builders Remain Conservatively Optimistic About 2023 Despite the Industry’s ‘Complicated Landscape’
10 MIN READ
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JLC
The ‘Post-Lockdown’ Kitchen
11 MIN READ
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Remodeling
Moving More Than Walls to Open Up Space
9 MIN READ
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How To
The Danger of Installing Vinyl Siding in Cold Climates
9 MIN READ
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Deck Builder
Screen Porch Facelift
9 MIN READ
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JLC Builder Guide
Reducing Carbon in Buildings
14 MIN READ
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Deck Builder
Durable Deck Details
8 MIN READ
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Deck Builder
Rock-Solid Outdoor Kitchen
7 MIN READ
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Deck Builder
Building a ‘Removable’ Deck
6 MIN READ
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Framing
Framing a Complex Addition
12 MIN READ
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HVAC
Heat Pumps in the Age of Electrification
12 MIN READ
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Building Performance
Why and How to Build an Insulated Overroof
11 MIN READ
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Deck Builder
Building a Deck With a Welded Steel Frame
12 MIN READ
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Projects
Preserving an 1870 Tiny Home
13 MIN READ
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Structural Repair
Repairing a Buckled Ceiling
6 MIN READ
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How To
Hydronic Baseboard Basics
13 MIN READ
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How To
Building a Budget-Conscious Deck
7 MIN READ
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Exteriors
Working With Poly-Ash Siding and Trim
10 MIN READ
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Deck Builder
Connecting Guard Posts to Deck Frames
11 MIN READ
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Kitchens
Efficient Cabinet Construction
9 MIN READ
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How To
Finishing Wood Floors With Hardening Oils
15 MIN READ
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Interiors
Installing Custom Wood Floors
8 MIN READ
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Structure
A Study in Broken Load Paths
5 MIN READ
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Kitchens
Rethinking the Pantry
4 MIN READ
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Deck Builder
Adding a Rooftop Deck
6 MIN READ
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Structure
Combining Steel and Wood Framing
15 MIN READ
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Interiors
A Radical Approach to Protecting Finished Floors
11 MIN READ
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Deck Builder
Building a Screened Porch Under a Rooftop Deck
6 MIN READ
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Remodeling
Making Waves With Cedar Shingle Siding
12 MIN READ
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Deck Builder
Playpen Backyard
9 MIN READ
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How To
Animal Hospital Rehab
12 MIN READ
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JLC Builder Guide
Insurance Basics for Construction Professionals
16 MIN READ
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Exteriors
Classic Porch Revival
6 MIN READ
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How To
A Builder’s Guide to Breathable Indoor Air
15 MIN READ
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BUILDER
Building Industry Experts Express Concern for the Future of Water
12 MIN READ
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Business
Working Efficiently in a Post-COVID World
5 MIN READ
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Finish Carpentry
A Mantel For Any Space
8 MIN READ
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How To
Special Report: Import Lumber Grades
5 MIN READ
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Remodeling
Framing a Deck With Steel
10 MIN READ
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JLC
Installing a Folding Glass Door
9 MIN READ
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BUILDER
Industry Outlook: What’s Ahead for Housing in 2021
10 MIN READ
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JLC
On-Site With Solid PVC and Composite Siding
10 MIN READ
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JLC
Lessons From the Pandemic
16 MIN READ
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Books
Notes on Thomas Jefferson’s Virginia Capitol
36 MIN READ
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Roofing
Installing Fluid-Applied Roofing
10 MIN READ
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JLC
Better Respiratory Protection on the Jobsite
12 MIN READ
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How To
Installing Endless Pools
7 MIN READ
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Deck Builder
Widow’s Walk, Pacific Northwest Style
5 MIN READ
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Building Codes
Common Code Mistakes
10 MIN READ
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Deck Buillder
Double-Decker Deck
6 MIN READ
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Training the Trades
Reading Blueprints
8 MIN READ
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Deck Builder
Building a Curved Redwood Beam
7 MIN READ
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Professional Deck Builder
Lighting Up a Deck
9 MIN READ
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Deck Builder
Lighting Up a Deck
9 MIN READ
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Structure
Replacing a Basement Girder
6 MIN READ
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Building Performance
Four Keys to a High-Performance Building Enclosure
8 MIN READ
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How To
Rock-Solid Stair Posts
7 MIN READ
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Deck Builder
Strategies for Safe, Affordable Decks
8 MIN READ
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Deck Builder
Master Class: Designing with Decking
5 MIN READ
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How To
A Framer's Guide to Shear Wall Construction
7 MIN READ
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Roofing
Roofing with Self-Adhering EPDM
13 MIN READ
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Building Performance
Understanding a Wall's Real R-Value
9 MIN READ
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Remodeling
Better Jobsite Protection for Remodels
9 MIN READ
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Building Enclosure
Putting Insulation in its Place
7 MIN READ