Feature

Exteriors
Durable Rooftop Decks
8 MIN READ
Building Performance
Practical Energy Upgrades
12 MIN READ
Trouble Shooting
Engineered-Wood Flooring Failures
6 MIN READ
Foundations
Monopour Lessons Learned
11 MIN READ
Financial Metrics
How Simple Numbers Changed the Way I Lead
6 MIN READ
Exteriors
A Promising New Stucco Solution
7 MIN READ
JLC Case Study
Fortifying Attainable Zero
12 MIN READ
Comfort
Electric Floor Heat: Lessons Learned
8 MIN READ
Building Performance
Building a Comprehensive Net Zero Home
14 MIN READ
Carpenter's Log
Taking Finish Trim to the Next Level
5 MIN READ
Foundations
High-Performance Foundation Without Concrete
9 MIN READ
Building Performance
Solving Indoor Humidity Problems
18 MIN READ
Interiors
Facelift for a Tired Staircase
8 MIN READ
Foundations
Working with Flowable Fill
4 MIN READ
Energy
Ducts in Exterior Framing Cavities
5 MIN READ
JLC Case Study
Attainable Zero: Building the Bones of the House
4 MIN READ
Structural Repair
Emergency Structural Repair
5 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Designing Outdoor Kitchens
7 MIN READ
Interiors
Avoiding Wood Flooring Gaps
6 MIN READ
Electrical
Efficient Outdoor Lighting
9 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Building a Quake-Proof Deck
10 MIN READ
Kitchens
Building a Plaster Range Hood
7 MIN READ
Exteriors
Managing Multiple Sidings
11 MIN READ
Baths
Curbless Shower Retrofit
9 MIN READ
Insulation
Troubleshooting Spray-Foam Insulation
12 MIN READ
Interiors
Installing Glass Balcony Rails
10 MIN READ
Building Performance
High Performance on a Limited Budget
10 MIN READ
Exteriors
Back to Basics: Wood Clapboard Siding
14 MIN READ
Deck Builder
The 4-Hour Deck
8 MIN READ
Outdoor Living
Working With Porcelain Pavers
9 MIN READ
Remodeling
Raising the Roof
9 MIN READ
BUILDER
2025 Product Guide Highlights 34 New-Home Innovations
1 MIN READ
JLC Classic
A Builder's Guide to Hiring an Architect
8 MIN READ
Exteriors
Synthetic Stucco Without Failures
14 MIN READ
Carpentry
Simplified On-Site Stair Building
8 MIN READ
Building Performance
Air-Sealing Wood-Frame Buildings
16 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Preventing Early Deck Framing Failures
7 MIN READ
Deck Builder
A Durable Wood Porch Railing
8 MIN READ
Legal
A Practical Guide to Construction Law
11 MIN READ
Business
Making the Leap to Real-Estate Development
13 MIN READ
Products/Tools
Jobsite Wobble Light
2 MIN READ
Roofing
Standing Seam for a Circular Roof
7 MIN READ
Onsite Shop
Jobsite Workstations
6 MIN READ
Stairways
A Craftsman-Style Newel and Railing
10 MIN READ
Foundations
Underpinning Basement Foundations
10 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Rock-Solid Deck Stairs
7 MIN READ
How To
Prefabbing a Perfect Porch Ceiling
8 MIN READ
Structure
Deep Structural Retrofit
3 MIN READ
Exteriors
Moisture Protection for Walls
9 MIN READ
Stairs
Better Stair Stringer Layout
9 MIN READ
How To
Placing a Concrete Slab Over Living Space
5 MIN READ
Interiors
Building a Curved Concrete Staircase
10 MIN READ
Interiors
Installing Glass Block
7 MIN READ
Remodeling
How to Implement a Tech Change in Your Remodeling Business
19 MIN READ
How To
Peeling Back the Layers of a Kitchen Remodel
8 MIN READ
Stairbuilding
Tuning Up Construction Stairs
10 MIN READ
JLC Builder's Guide
Preventing Common Callbacks
3 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Resurfacing a Deck
12 MIN READ
BUILDER
How Do Paint Colors Get Their Names?
5 MIN READ
Building Performance
Air Sealing 2.0
16 MIN READ
Building Performance
Deep Energy Retrofit: Insulation and Thermal Decoupling
10 MIN READ
How To
Practical Ventilation for a Warm, Humid Climate
14 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Right-Sizing Deck Beams
9 MIN READ
How To
Replacing a Balcony Floor
8 MIN READ
Foundations
Building a Foundation Designed for a Wet Site
10 MIN READ
How To
Sleuthing Out Moisture
9 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Building a Versatile Pergola
6 MIN READ
Building Performance
Selecting High-Performance Doors and Windows
10 MIN READ
Business
Streamlining Your Deck Business
10 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Quicker Deck Stair Support
5 MIN READ
Remodeling
Leveraging CAD as a Craftsman
10 MIN READ
Structural Repair
Repairing a Termite-Damaged House
11 MIN READ
BUILDER
Unveiling Livabl’s Virtual Concept Home: ‘The Home That Grows With You’
7 MIN READ
Building Performance
Retrofit Air Sealing
7 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Hardscaping a Backyard
8 MIN READ
HVAC
Air-to-Water Heat Pumps Come of Age
13 MIN READ
Framing
A Modern Approach to Balloon Framing
11 MIN READ
Training the Trades
Untangling the Skilled Labor Knot
14 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Right-Sizing Deck Joists
13 MIN READ
Structure
Rescuing a Failing Structure
2 MIN READ
JLC BUILDER GUIDE
A Smarter Way of Charging for Overhead and Profit
22 MIN READ
BUILDER
Builders Remain Conservatively Optimistic About 2023 Despite the Industry’s ‘Complicated Landscape’
10 MIN READ
JLC
The ‘Post-Lockdown’ Kitchen
11 MIN READ
Remodeling
Moving More Than Walls to Open Up Space
9 MIN READ
How To
The Danger of Installing Vinyl Siding in Cold Climates
9 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Screen Porch Facelift
9 MIN READ
JLC Builder Guide
Reducing Carbon in Buildings
14 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Durable Deck Details
8 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Rock-Solid Outdoor Kitchen
7 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Building a ‘Removable’ Deck
6 MIN READ
Framing
Framing a Complex Addition
12 MIN READ
HVAC
Heat Pumps in the Age of Electrification
12 MIN READ
Building Performance
Why and How to Build an Insulated Overroof
11 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Building a Deck With a Welded Steel Frame
12 MIN READ
Projects
Preserving an 1870 Tiny Home
13 MIN READ
Structural Repair
Repairing a Buckled Ceiling
6 MIN READ
How To
Hydronic Baseboard Basics
13 MIN READ
How To
Building a Budget-Conscious Deck
7 MIN READ
Exteriors
Working With Poly-Ash Siding and Trim
10 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Connecting Guard Posts to Deck Frames
11 MIN READ
Kitchens
Efficient Cabinet Construction
9 MIN READ
How To
Finishing Wood Floors With Hardening Oils
15 MIN READ
Interiors
Installing Custom Wood Floors
8 MIN READ
Structure
A Study in Broken Load Paths
5 MIN READ
Kitchens
Rethinking the Pantry
4 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Adding a Rooftop Deck
6 MIN READ
Structure
Combining Steel and Wood Framing
15 MIN READ
Interiors
A Radical Approach to Protecting Finished Floors
11 MIN READ
Building Resilience
Lifting Slab-On-Grade Homes
8 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Building a Screened Porch Under a Rooftop Deck
6 MIN READ
Remodeling
Making Waves With Cedar Shingle Siding
12 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Playpen Backyard
9 MIN READ
How To
Animal Hospital Rehab
12 MIN READ
JLC Builder Guide
Insurance Basics for Construction Professionals
16 MIN READ
Exteriors
Classic Porch Revival
6 MIN READ
How To
A Builder’s Guide to Breathable Indoor Air
15 MIN READ
BUILDER
Building Industry Experts Express Concern for the Future of Water
12 MIN READ
Business
Working Efficiently in a Post-COVID World
5 MIN READ
Finish Carpentry
A Mantel For Any Space
8 MIN READ
How To
Special Report: Import Lumber Grades
5 MIN READ
Remodeling
Framing a Deck With Steel
10 MIN READ
JLC
Installing a Folding Glass Door
9 MIN READ
BUILDER
Industry Outlook: What’s Ahead for Housing in 2021
10 MIN READ
JLC
On-Site With Solid PVC and Composite Siding
10 MIN READ
JLC
Lessons From the Pandemic
16 MIN READ
Books
Notes on Thomas Jefferson’s Virginia Capitol
36 MIN READ
Roofing
Installing Fluid-Applied Roofing
10 MIN READ
JLC
Better Respiratory Protection on the Jobsite
12 MIN READ
How To
Installing Endless Pools
7 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Widow’s Walk, Pacific Northwest Style
5 MIN READ
Building Codes
Common Code Mistakes
10 MIN READ
Deck Buillder
Double-Decker Deck
6 MIN READ
Training the Trades
Reading Blueprints
8 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Building a Curved Redwood Beam
7 MIN READ
Professional Deck Builder
Lighting Up a Deck
9 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Lighting Up a Deck
9 MIN READ
Structure
Replacing a Basement Girder
6 MIN READ
Building Performance
Four Keys to a High-Performance Building Enclosure
8 MIN READ
How To
Rock-Solid Stair Posts
7 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Strategies for Safe, Affordable Decks
8 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Master Class: Designing with Decking
5 MIN READ
How To
A Framer's Guide to Shear Wall Construction
7 MIN READ
Roofing
Roofing with Self-Adhering EPDM
13 MIN READ
Building Performance
Understanding a Wall's Real R-Value
9 MIN READ
Remodeling
Better Jobsite Protection for Remodels
9 MIN READ
Building Enclosure
Putting Insulation in its Place
7 MIN READ
Deck Builder
A Deck Builder's Guide to Joist Hangers
11 MIN READ
Business
Managing Large-Scale Outdoor Living Projects
10 MIN READ
Foundations
Pouring a High-Performance Concrete Slab
9 MIN READ
JLC Classic
New Windows for Old Brick Veneer Walls
9 MIN READ
Building Performance
Faster Hot Water at the Faucet
9 MIN READ
Tools
Cordless Rear-Handle Saws
9 MIN READ
How To
Mixing Your Own Concrete
15 MIN READ
JLC BUILDER GUIDE
Low-Slope Roofing Details That Work
7 MIN READ
How To
Tiling a Walk-In Shower
1 MIN READ
Professional Deck Builder
Installing Lateral-Load Connections
Deck Builder
Mike Guertin on Lateral Loads and Decks
10 MIN READ
How To
Pinning a Foundation to Ledge
6 MIN READ
How To
Controlling Air Infiltration
10 MIN READ
Professional Deck Builder
Building an Asymmetric Portico
Exteriors
Building an Asymmetric Portico
9 MIN READ
Professional Deck Builder
Restoring a Wood Deck
Professional Deck Builder
Installing a Deck Ledger – Part 2
Deck Builder
Restoring a Wood Deck
10 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Installing a Deck Ledger – Part 2
2 MIN READ
JLC Builder Guide
Builder’s Guide to Working with Steel
11 MIN READ
How To
Ten Tips for Great Stucco
14 MIN READ
WORKFORCE
How Will Construction Solve Its Skilled Labor Crisis?
16 MIN READ
How To
Stone Veneer on a Concrete Foundation
2 MIN READ
Troubleshooting
Fixing Summertime Moisture Problems
13 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Common Deck Defects
8 MIN READ
How To
How Not to Kill Your Client
7 MIN READ
How To
Custom-Built Radiused Starter Steps
9 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Designing Screened Porches
8 MIN READ
How To
Code-Compliant Guardrail Posts
11 MIN READ
How To
Cutting Basic Deck Stairs
9 MIN READ
How To
Foolproof Cable Railings
10 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Better Deck Piers
8 MIN READ
How To
A Partial Foundation Retrofit
1 MIN READ
Building Performance
Defining Efficiency Goals
11 MIN READ
Exteriors
Layout for a Brick Staircase
4 MIN READ
Roofing
Metal Roofing for a Turret
5 MIN READ
Second Chance
Rescuing an Old Barn
4 MIN READ
How To
Framing a Two-Story Half-Round Porch
9 MIN READ
Deck Builder
The Tree Deck
7 MIN READ
Exteriors
Exterior Trim in the Round
2 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Front Porch With a Purpose
8 MIN READ
How To
Air-Sealing a Masonry Party Wall
6 MIN READ
How To
Upgrading the Load Path
10 MIN READ
JLC BUILDER GUIDE
Roofing Details That Work
4 MIN READ
How To
Blower Doors for Builders
10 MIN READ
How To
Dressing Up a Room With Craftsman-Style Wainscot
5 MIN READ
Professional Deck Builder
Efficient Deck Building
8 MIN READ
Products/Tools
Smart Lighting, Smart House
10 MIN READ
JLC BUILDER GUIDE
Schedule Management for Project Managers
14 MIN READ
How To
Better Exterior Wall Headers
14 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Building a Deck With Engineered Lumber
10 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Rebuilding a Wind-Damaged Deck
6 MIN READ
Tools
Rebuilding a Framing Nailer
2 MIN READ
Mechanicals
Organizing the Mechanicals
10 MIN READ
DAY'S END
California Style
2 MIN READ
EYE FOR DESIGN
Homeowner-Driven Deck Design
7 MIN READ
How To
Fire Sprinklers: A Closer Look
10 MIN READ
Projects
Rebuilding a Flooded House
9 MIN READ
Exteriors
How to Avoid 'Stucco Buckets'
6 MIN READ
How To
Site-Built Custom Cabinets
9 MIN READ
Exteriors
Installing Effective Rainscreens
9 MIN READ
How To
Air-to-Water Heat Pumps
14 MIN READ
How To
Pier-and-Beam Foundations for Problem Soils
9 MIN READ
How To
Curved Window-Wall Makeover
1 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Glass Act
2 MIN READ
Training the Trades
Installing Fiberglass Batts
6 MIN READ
Foundations
A Frost-Protected Shallow Foundation
2 MIN READ
Building Performance
Practical Air-Sealing
14 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Concrete-free Deck Foundation Solution
3 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Ground-Anchored Solution for a Sagging Boardwalk
3 MIN READ
How To
A Curved Panel Niche
3 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Building a Freshwater Dock
12 MIN READ
How To
Avoiding Wet Roofs – Part II
7 MIN READ
HVAC
Quality Control for Ductwork
9 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Rebuilding a ‘Waterproof’ Deck
7 MIN READ
How To
Insulating Over a Structural Slab
Brought to you by Interior Logic Group7 MIN READ
JLC BUILDER GUIDE
Avoiding Wet Roofs
10 MIN READ
How To
High-Efficacy Lighting
9 MIN READ
How To
Superb Paint-Grade Finishes
15 MIN READ
Tools
Jumbo-sized Beam Saw
9 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Adding a Deck to a Brick Veneer House
5 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Cutting Curves
6 MIN READ
How To
Framing Problems and Solutions
13 MIN READ
How To
Air Sealing That Works
13 MIN READ
Exteriors
Working With Engineered Siding
11 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Building Bracketed Deck Stairs
3 MIN READ
How To
Dressing Up a Room with a Paneled Ceiling
10 MIN READ
Business
Managing Your Business Reputation
7 MIN READ
How To
Practical Net Zero
Brought to you by NRMCA - Build with Strength17 MIN READ
How To
Clear Finishes for Wood
14 MIN READ
How To
Setting a Long Ridge
11 MIN READ
DECK LEDGER
Wintertime Deck Building
7 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Installing a Swim Spa
5 MIN READ
How To
Building Squeak-Free, Site-Built Stairs
6 MIN READ
How To
Better Rough-In Wiring
3 MIN READ
Business
Work Scopes, Designs, and Contracts
14 MIN READ
Interiors
Casting Custom Windowsills
10 MIN READ
How To
The Future of Framing
13 MIN READ
Tools
The Cordless Framing Site
10 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Building an Elevated Stone Deck
7 MIN READ
How To
Rehab From Above
8 MIN READ
How To
Flood-Hardy Wall Construction
13 MIN READ
Tile Work
Working With Large-Format Floor Tile
3 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Upgrading a Cable Railing
9 MIN READ
Tools
Editors’ Choice Awards 2017
14 MIN READ
Business
The Young Guns of Decking
8 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Installing Site-Built Under-Deck Drainage
11 MIN READ
Projects
Moving a Carriage House
9 MIN READ
How To
Whole-House Liquid Air-Sealing
5 MIN READ
Kitchens
Kitchen Lighting Design
13 MIN READ
Projects
Building to Resist Wildfire
11 MIN READ
How To
Wire Receptacles and Switches Like a Pro
9 MIN READ
Deck Builder
A Multi-level Deck Made of Steel
8 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Hidden Fasteners for Decks
11 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Building a Freestanding Deck in a Seismic Zone
5 MIN READ
How To
The Portal Frame Option
9 MIN READ
Exteriors
Building a Durable Brick Walkway
2 MIN READ
Business
Safe Scaffolding, Production-Style
8 MIN READ
On The Job
Building a Federal Mantel
10 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Avoiding Deck Stair Defects
9 MIN READ
How To
Air Conditioning for Humid Climates
10 MIN READ
Business
Working Safely in Hot Weather
7 MIN READ
How To
Scissors Trusses and Home Performance
10 MIN READ
Building Performance
A Primer on Water Management
8 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Building a Deck on Grade
8 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Backyard Living in a New Jersey Brownstone
7 MIN READ
Deck Builder
The Great Stain Shoot-Out: The Sequel
5 MIN READ
How To
A Texas Tornado: Lessons Learned
9 MIN READ
How To
Using a Sheet-Metal Brake
15 MIN READ
How To
Avoiding Wet Walls
7 MIN READ
Foundations
Building a Shotcrete Retaining Wall
7 MIN READ
How To
Building a Rot-Proof Cornice
11 MIN READ
Troubleshooting
Avoiding Common Construction Defects
14 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Weather-Resistant Decking Options
7 MIN READ
Products/Tools
What’s the Future of the Connected Home?
6 MIN READ
Building Performance
Fixing the Bonus Room
8 MIN READ
How To
Pier-and-Beam Foundations For Problem Soils
10 MIN READ
Tile for the 21st Century
Working With Glass Tile
13 MIN READ
Business
Designed to Sell
8 MIN READ
Products/Tools
Cool New Tools for 2017
10 MIN READ
A Remodeling Classic
A Remodeler’s Guide to Business Growth
9 MIN READ
How To
Two Essential Saw Stands for Finish Carpentry
12 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Finishing Decks and Porches With Cellular PVC Trim
12 MIN READ
Business
Building Tough
16 MIN READ
How To
Wood Porch With a Tile Deck
12 MIN READ
Cost vs Value
Key Trends in the 2017 Cost vs. Value Report
8 MIN READ
Business
From Spec to Spectacular
15 MIN READ
How To
Building an Outdoor Endless Pool
12 MIN READ
Remodeling
Waiting to Exhale
13 MIN READ
How To
Ready-To-Assemble Cabinets
11 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Common Defects in Deck Stairs
9 MIN READ
How To
A Craftsman-Style Coffered Ceiling
10 MIN READ
2016 Fred Case Award
Meet the Winner and Finalists of the 2016 Fred Case Award
2 MIN READ
How To
A Basement Floor Without Concrete
10 MIN READ
How To
Preventing Leaks in Tiled Showers
2 MIN READ
How To
Flashing Recessed Windows
8 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Building Urban Rooftop Decks
7 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Stair Stringer Kits
2 MIN READ
Projects
A Habitat Energy Makeover
12 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Building a Multipurpose Fence
9 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Saving a Hilltop Pool
8 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Installing Fiberglass Roof Decks
9 MIN READ
How To
Building Custom Doors on Site
10 MIN READ
How To
A Practical Guide to Building in Seismic Zones
15 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Installing Retractable Screens
6 MIN READ
How To
Air-Sealing Options: Good, Better, Best
8 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Foolproof Guard Posts
7 MIN READ
How To
Repairing Stone Patios Over Living Space
9 MIN READ
How To
Fluid-Applied Window Flashing
9 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Railing Manufacturers Want Your Business
9 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Installing a Composite Rail Kit
9 MIN READ
How To
Thin-Stone Veneer Over Rigid Foam
2 MIN READ
How To
Common Roofing Errors
8 MIN READ
Business
Working Lead-Safe
16 MIN READ
Remodeling
The 2016 Big50
1 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Adding Curves to a Steel-Frame Deck
6 MIN READ
Remodeling
Breaking Down Homeowners’ Remodeling Must-Haves
7 MIN READ
Deck Builder
A Path to Safer Balconies
8 MIN READ
Remodeling
How They Built It
1 MIN READ
How To
Retrofit Moment Frames
5 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Rebuilding a Brick Patio
9 MIN READ
Tool Test
Dust Collecting HEPA Vacuums
24 MIN READ
JLC Classic
Efficient Framing
8 MIN READ
Tools
A Finish Carpenter’s Bag of Tricks
Deck Builder
Down on the Boardwalk
5 MIN READ
Fire Protection
Fire Separation Walls
14 MIN READ
Regulations
Are Your Subs Safe?
5 MIN READ
Regulations
What You Don’t Know About Obamacare Could Hurt You
3 MIN READ
Regulations
OSHA’s Coming Distractions
5 MIN READ
Regulations
The Rising Cost of OSHA Compliance
2 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Synthetic Decking Update
7 MIN READ
Remodeling
Three Legal Landmines to Avoid
3 MIN READ
Regulations
Labor Pains
9 MIN READ
JLC Classic
Top Ten Code Violations
12 MIN READ
How To
Fiberglassing an Exterior Deck
11 MIN READ
Business
The Artful Side of Estimating
12 MIN READ
Troubleshooting
Low Slope Roofing: Lessons Learned
12 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Field Test: Elastomeric Coatings for PT Decking
6 MIN READ
Cost vs. Value
Key Trends in the 2016 Cost vs. Value Report
15 MIN READ
Cost vs. Value
How Cost vs. Value Numbers Change Over Time
5 MIN READ
Cost vs. Value
Cost vs. Value’s Cost Estimator Tells How He Gets His Numbers
7 MIN READ
Cost vs. Value
Looking for High Return When You Remodel? Start with Exterior Projects
3 MIN READ
Cost vs. Value
How to Use Cost vs. Value
3 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Upgrading a Deck
10 MIN READ
Above the Law
A Win in Court for Makers of Flesh-Sensing Technology
1 MIN READ
How To
A Tiny But Roomy Bathroom
6 MIN READ
Remodeling
Repair Wars: The Expanding Role of Online Home Services
11 MIN READ
Tools
Locate Pipe Under a Concrete Slab
1 MIN READ
How To
Installing Prefinished Strip Flooring
13 MIN READ
Remodeling
Explore the 2015 Remodeling Design Awards
3 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Solving the Stair Post Connection Dilemma
2 MIN READ
How To
Installing High-Performance Windows
9 MIN READ
JLC Classic
Trouble-shooting Common Fiber-cement Siding Errors
8 MIN READ
How To
A Builder’s Guide to Pocket Hole Joinery
10 MIN READ
Tools
Compact Sliding Compound-Miter Saws
18 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Finishes: Penetrating or Film-Forming?
1 MIN READ
Deck Builder
The Great Stain Shoot-Out
7 MIN READ
Exteriors
New Columns for an Old Porch
5 MIN READ
Business
Taking Better Deck Photos
15 MIN READ
Carpentry
Installing Craftsman-Style Trim
9 MIN READ
2015 Fred Case Award
Easy Rider: Bob Gockeler, the 2015 Fred Case Award Winner
11 MIN READ
How To
Building Hurricane-Resistant Homes With Concrete Walls
12 MIN READ
Tools
The Mother of All Tool Stories
3 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Efficient Deck Demolition
10 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Screen Options for Porches
6 MIN READ
How To
Detailing a Superinsulated Slab
11 MIN READ
Business
Charging for the Estimate
19 MIN READ
How To
Avoiding Brick Veneer Siding Failure
10 MIN READ
Tools
SawStop Sues Bosch over REAXX Table Saw
6 MIN READ
How To
Summer Reads: Remodeling Stories For Your 4th of July Weekend
2 MIN READ
Remodeling
Craig Webb’s Japan Blog
21 MIN READ
Cover Story
Staying Power: Getting Started with Universal Design
1 MIN READ
Remodeling
Larry Zarker on How Home Health Issues Could Affect Your Future
6 MIN READ
Remodeling
Be the Solution: A Universal Design Primer
6 MIN READ
Universal Design
How You Can Market and Sell Universal Design
7 MIN READ
Remodeling
Come Together: A Coastal Maine Home Accessible to All
6 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Pavers for Rooftop Decks
6 MIN READ
Thermally Modified Decking
Thermally Modified Decking
7 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Building Outdoor Cabinets
1 MIN READ
How To
Tarping and Taping
14 MIN READ
How To
Roofing With Tile
11 MIN READ
How To
Placing a Puddle-Proof Driveway
9 MIN READ
Products/Tools
Roofers Racked up $18 Million in OSHA Violations
3 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Concrete Decks for Coastal Homes
7 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Installing a Patio Cover
8 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Faster Deck Piers
8 MIN READ
How To
Installing Engineered Siding
16 MIN READ
Business
Can’t Find a Good Man? Hire a Woman
3 MIN READ
How To
Weather Barrier Update: Good, Better, and Best
12 MIN READ
Remodeling
The 2015 Big50
1 MIN READ
Tools
5 Home-Made Pocket Hole Machines
2 MIN READ
Products/Tools
Work the Room
1 MIN READ
Q&A
Best Finishes for Ipe?
9 MIN READ
Building a Commercial Deck
Building a Commercial Deck
6 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Better Deck Piers Part 2
10 MIN READ
Tools
Tool Test: 18-Volt Cordless Hammer Drill-Drivers
7 MIN READ
How To
Framing a Supporting Valley
7 MIN READ
Show Review
Work Truck Show Review
1 MIN READ
Products/Tools
Buyers Guide: Cellular PVC Trim
5 MIN READ
Products/Tools
Can Your Home Be Hacked?
6 MIN READ
Remodeling
Watch Your Step
Safety and Regulations
Buckle Up: How to Stay Current on Fall Protection Rules
7 MIN READ
How To
Retrofitting New Windows In An Older House – Part 2
1 MIN READ
Remodeling
What You Need to Know About RRP
8 MIN READ
How To
Air-Sealing Techniques From a Passive House Pro
11 MIN READ
Regulations
Managing Your Workers’ Compensation Costs
7 MIN READ
How To
Pre-Hanging Exterior Doors
1 MIN READ
How To
Hanging Drywall Smart
15 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Building a Freestanding Deck
1 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Under-Deck Drainage Roundup
10 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Treated Wood Update
13 MIN READ
How To
Retrofitting New Windows In An Older House – Part 1
1 MIN READ
Sales & Marketing
Up, Up and Away!
1 MIN READ
Cool Tools for 2015
Cool Tools for 2015
13 MIN READ
How To
Site-built Cabinets for an Outdoor Kitchen
11 MIN READ
Remodeling
Take Your First Production Manager From Apprehensive to Outstanding
5 MIN READ
Tools
Cold-Weather Tool Care
8 MIN READ
How To
Roughing Out a Lot Before Construction
1 MIN READ
How To
Lateral Bracing for Decks
1 MIN READ
Interiors
Retrofit Soundproofing
10 MIN READ
Internet of Things
Brands You Trust are Bringing the Internet of Things to Homes
4 MIN READ
Remodeling
EPA: Aside From Lowe’s Case, Lead-Paint Fines From February to October Totaled $213K
5 MIN READ
30 Years of JLC
1 MIN READ
How To
Building an Eyebrow Dormer
12 MIN READ
How To
Warming Up a Stone Tile Floor
9 MIN READ
Wages & Benefits
Want to Hire and Retain Good Workers? Pay Up.
9 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Tiling a Deck
5 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Getting Into Hardscaping
6 MIN READ
Remodeling
Train to Gain: Remodelers Reveal Valuable Training Tips
11 MIN READ
Tools
18-Volt Cordless Angle Grinders
11 MIN READ
Business
Make the Most of Your Marketing Strategy
11 MIN READ
Projects
Replacing a Screened Porch with a Four-Season Sunroom
16 MIN READ
Products/Tools
Lineup of Linear Shower Drains
11 MIN READ
How To
Conditioning Homes
11 MIN READ
How To
Faster, Safer Rake Wall Framing
10 MIN READ
Tools
2014 Editors’ Choice: Top 10 Innovative New Tools
6 MIN READ
Remodeling
Neo-Colonial Undergoes an Organic Overhaul
5 MIN READ
Remodeling
These Top Remodeling Trends Could Change Your World—Are You Ahead of the Curve?
16 MIN READ
How To
Retrofitting an Oversize Door in Structural Brick
15 MIN READ
How To
Choosing a Whole-House Ventilation Strategy
17 MIN READ
How To
Replacing a Large Bay Window
14 MIN READ
How To
Adding an Insulated Envelope
12 MIN READ
How To
Part 2: Choosing a Whole-House Ventilation Strategy
13 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Custom Railings
6 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Vinyl, Composite, and PVC Fencing
6 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Guardrail Post Kits
12 MIN READ
How To
Fastening and Finishing PVC Trim
10 MIN READ
How To
Setting Kitchen Cabinets
14 MIN READ
How To
Prepping for Outdoor Patio Tile Installation
14 MIN READ
Products/Tools
Saw Blades 101
Deck Builder
Mountain Laurel Railings
5 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Building Waterproof Roof Decks
12 MIN READ
Deck Builder
A Tall Deck in Earthquake Country
8 MIN READ
Projects
Building a Passive House for the First Time
13 MIN READ
Framing
Framing a Floor Over a Complex Foundation
10 MIN READ
Remodeling
Maximizing Space in a Quaint Summer Cottage
5 MIN READ
How To
When Clients Ask, ‘What’s Your Markup?’ Say This
5 MIN READ
How To
A Look Through European Windows
12 MIN READ
Foundations
Cost-Saving Insulated Foundations
8 MIN READ
Business
Reality Shows Distort Client Relations—Here’s How to Change Channels
16 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Designing Porch Roofs
10 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Stone Paver Deck
7 MIN READ
Business
Financing—It’s Back
6 MIN READ
Best Practices
Roofing With Asphalt Shingles
13 MIN READ
How To
A Drywaller’s Approach to Air Sealing Homes
10 MIN READ
JLC Classic
Mudsill Layout for a Complex Foundation
10 MIN READ
Remodeling Classics
When It Comes to Asking Clients for a Deposit—Some Advice
5 MIN READ
Products
What’s New From DeckExpo and IBS
3 MIN READ
How To
Working With Flexible Flashing
15 MIN READ
Best Practices
Framing a Roof from the Ground Up
10 MIN READ
JLC Classic
A New Foundation for an Old House
11 MIN READ
Tools
18-Volt Cordless Recip Saws Tool Test
16 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Adding Skylights to a Deck
5 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Porch Stair Makeover
7 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Deck Maintenance Programs
9 MIN READ
Tools
Cool Tools for 2014 From STAFDA
17 MIN READ
Projects
After the Flood
17 MIN READ
How To
Layout for Tile Floors
13 MIN READ
How To
How to Transition Out of Your Business
13 MIN READ
How To
Replacing a Wooden Gutter
12 MIN READ
Structural Repair
New Joists for an Old Floor
6 MIN READ
How To
Insulating Cathedral Ceilings
13 MIN READ
How To
Soldering Tips For Copper Roof and Gutter Work
2 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Lateral Bracing Alternatives
11 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Successful Hot Tub Planning
9 MIN READ
How To
Heavy Lift
15 MIN READ
How To
A Builder’s Guide to Vinyl Siding
12 MIN READ
Products/Tools
An Efficient Box Truck Build-Out
8 MIN READ
Remodeling
Check Your Vitals: Remodeling Benchmarks
12 MIN READ
Tools
Miter-Saw Stands – FastCap
2 MIN READ
Tools
Homemade Miter Saw Stands
3 MIN READ
Tools
Trojan Workcenter
1 MIN READ
Tools
Ridgid AC9945
1 MIN READ
Tools
Festool Kapex UG Mobile Miter Saw Station
2 MIN READ
Tools
Miter-Saws Stands – Dewalt DWX723
2 MIN READ
Tools
Lee Unlimited Power Bench
2 MIN READ
Tools
Ryobi A18MS01
1 MIN READ
Tools
Portable Miter-Saw Stands
1 MIN READ
Tools
Bosch T4B Miter-Saw Stand
1 MIN READ
How To
Building Above-Code Walls – Norwich, Vermont Single-Family Home
2 MIN READ
How To
Building Above-Code Walls – Maine Single-Family Home
2 MIN READ
How To
Building Above-Code Walls
1 MIN READ
How To
Building Above-Code Walls – Belfast, Maine, Cohousing Units
2 MIN READ
How To
Building Above-Code Walls – “Avalon” a Connecticut Farmhouse
2 MIN READ
Remodeling
Tudor in the Tetons: Architect Mitch Blake Gives His Tudor Home a Modern Twist
5 MIN READ
Remodeling Design Awards 2013
Innovative Office Design Reflects Austin Startup’s Creative Ethos
2 MIN READ
Tools
The Adjuster’s Tool Kit
3 MIN READ
Business
Getting Started as an Insurance Adjuster
9 MIN READ
Remodeling
2013 Fred Case Award Winner: Nick Richmond
15 MIN READ
Deck Builder
What’s New With Deck Railings
10 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Wood Decks That Last
13 MIN READ
How To
Thermal Imaging With a Blower Door
7 MIN READ
Remodeling
Remodel Adds Energy Efficiencies Without Sacrificing Character
7 MIN READ
Stairbuilding
Building a Double Winder Stair
9 MIN READ
How To
Best Practices: Continuous Exterior Insulation
10 MIN READ
Energy
Venting the Crawlspace
8 MIN READ
Remodeling
Restoring Coca-Cola Co. Founder Asa Candler’s Early 1900s Mansion
4 MIN READ
Remodeling
2014 Color Trends Leave No Tone Unturned
1 MIN READ
Products/Tools
Exploring GE’s Home2025 Project
2 MIN READ
Tools
18-Volt Brushless Drill/Drivers
12 MIN READ
How To
Bracing Strategies for Wind and Seismic Loads
3 MIN READ
How To
Manufactured Shear-Wall Components
15 MIN READ
How To
Installing Full-Frame Replacement Windows
11 MIN READ
How To
Best Practices: Adhered Concrete Masonry Veneer
12 MIN READ
How To
Adding Strength With Moment Frames
2 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Heat Forming Options
2 MIN READ
Remodeling Design Awards 2013
Staircase as Artwork: Creative Rethinking of a Basement Entry
2 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Building Curved Decks
10 MIN READ
Business
Free Deck Design Software
8 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Stronger Post-to-Beam Connections
7 MIN READ
Products/Tools
Prepare for an Onslaught of Web-Based Price-Estimating Services
11 MIN READ
Tools
Modular Tool Organizers
How To
How to Frame a Hip Roof
13 MIN READ
Remodeling Design Awards 2013
San Francisco Victorian Steps Into the Future
3 MIN READ
Tools
18-Volt Cordless Jigsaws
6 MIN READ
Tools
2013 Editors’ Choice Awards
13 MIN READ
Remodeling Design Awards 2013
Bold and Bright Therapy Office
1 MIN READ
Remodeling Design Awards 2013
Grand Old Home Remodel Maximizes Spectacular Site
2 MIN READ
Remodeling
Getting Creative With the Adaptive Reuse of a 1920s Commercial Building
4 MIN READ
Remodeling Design Awards 2013
Home of Coca-Cola Founder Gets a Facelift
2 MIN READ
Remodeling Design Awards 2013
Historical Home Gets a New Lease on Life as Restaurant/Brewery
2 MIN READ
How To
What’s New in Kitchens and Baths
11 MIN READ
How To
An Air-Sealing Priority List
12 MIN READ
Remodeling Design Awards 2013
Well Connected Addition Lets the Sun Shine In
1 MIN READ
Remodeling Design Awards 2013
1924 Villa Restored to Its Former Splendor
2 MIN READ
TOOL TEST
Lightweight Framing Guns
Remodeling Design Awards 2013
Whole-House Remodel Creates Seamless Link Between Old and New
2 MIN READ
Remodeling Design Awards 2013
Green Remodel Preserves Historical Charm
2 MIN READ
Remodeling Design Awards 2013
Handsome Wine Cellar Offers More Than Just Wine Storage
1 MIN READ
Remodeling Design Awards 2013
Elegant Marble Bath Remodel Shines
2 MIN READ
Remodeling Design Awards 2013
Whole-House Remodel Thinks Outside the Box
2 MIN READ
Remodeling Design Awards 2013
Garage Makeover Adds Space and Addresses Water-Management Issues
2 MIN READ
Remodeling Design Awards 2013
The Right Sequencing Opens up an Entryway
1 MIN READ
Remodeling Design Awards 2013
Burst Pipes Lead to an Inspired Whole-House Remodel
2 MIN READ
Remodeling Design Awards 2013
Storage Hutch Does Double-Duty for Display and Recycling
2 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Restoring a Round Porch
6 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Building a Cedar Pergola
6 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Block Retaining Walls
9 MIN READ
How To
Bracing Walls for Wind: Calculating the Required Length of Bracing
3 MIN READ
How To
Bracing Walls for Wind: Adjustment Factors
Tile
Fast, Safe, and Accurate Tile Cutting
12 MIN READ
How To
Lighting Facts Label
1 MIN READ
Remodeling
Hiring’s New Rules
1 MIN READ
How To
Bracing Walls for Wind
12 MIN READ
LED Lighting EssentialsLED Lighting EssentialsLED Lighting EssentialsLED Lighting Essentials
LED Lighting Essentials
7 MIN READ
Projects
A Historic Building Gets an Energy Upgrade
6 MIN READ
Remodeling
Lifelong Design
15 MIN READ
How To
Plaster Repair Strategies
5 MIN READ
JLC Classic
Framing a Roof With I-Joists
10 MIN READ
Remodeling
37 Ideas To Help Clients Prepare Their Homes for Their Future Selves
10 MIN READ
Tools
18-Volt Brushless Impact Drivers
Question & Answer
Lateral Load Attachments
4 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Building Arbors
8 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Lateral Load Connections
9 MIN READ
Remodeling
Read about the Big50 Class of 2013
1 MIN READ
Remodeling
How-To: Evaluate Health Care Options
9 MIN READ
Business
Social Skills
1 MIN READ
How To
Small Garage Foundation Repair
8 MIN READ
How To
Air-Sealing Without Foam
7 MIN READ
Tools
18-Volt Brushless Impact Drivers
Remodeling
How To Track Gross Margin Loss
9 MIN READ
Remodeling
Finding Success as a Next-Generation Owner
8 MIN READ
Business
How Online Reviews Affect Search Engine Optimization
2 MIN READ
Business
The Basics of Online Review Sites
5 MIN READ
Remodeling
Visual Aides: How to Present Design Ideas
6 MIN READ
Business
Friendly Recommendation: The Next Wave of Online Review Sites
3 MIN READ
Business
Reasons to Reward Online Reviews, or Not
3 MIN READ
Business
Despite Fake Online Reviews, Consumers Are Still Believers
3 MIN READ
Business
Angie’s: A Remodeler’s Friend or Foe?
3 MIN READ
Business
Online Review Sites: Necessary? Evil?
2 MIN READ
Business
A Quick Guide to Online Review Sites
4 MIN READ
Business
Bird on a Wire
9 MIN READ
How To
Straight Answers About Efficient Windows
14 MIN READ
How To
Dressing Up A Garage Door
8 MIN READ
Business
Getting Into Insurance Work
12 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Installing Pavers
9 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Upgrade to a Tiered Fascia
4 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Joist Layout Ideas for Stronger Decks
6 MIN READ
Plumbing
Efficient Hot-Water Piping
13 MIN READ
How To
Building Stem Wall Foundations – Part II
6 MIN READ
How To
Getting Started with TPO Roofing
6 MIN READ
How To
Easier Coved Ceilings
6 MIN READ
Remodeling
Ideal Install: The Case for Employee Installers
8 MIN READ
Tools
Brushing Up on Brushless
5 MIN READ
Tools
Hot New Tools for 2013
12 MIN READ
Tool Test
18-Volt Brushless Impact Drivers
16 MIN READ
Business
RRI Forecast: Nearly One-Third of U.S. Markets Will See Remodeling Prospects Top ’07 Peak
5 MIN READ
Business
Business How-To: Measure and Analyze Leads
5 MIN READ
Projects
Local New Jersey Politicians Fight New Flood Elevation Rules
5 MIN READ
Projects
Deck Mounting a Photovoltaic System
4 MIN READ
Tools
Cool Tools for 2013
17 MIN READ
Tools
Cool Tools
17 MIN READ
Projects
Lessons Learned on Energy-Efficient Affordable Housing
14 MIN READ
How To
Building a Stem Wall Foundation
10 MIN READ
Products/Tools
Best Buy: Selling Residential Roofing
7 MIN READ
Business
How To: Develop a Social Media Strategy
7 MIN READ
Business
How to Use Social Media to Market Your Deck Business
9 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Rehabbing a Rotted Porch Stair
7 MIN READ
How To
Framing Decks With Steel Joists
16 MIN READ
Tools
Tool Test: Laser Distance Meters
11 MIN READ
Tools
Tool Test: Laser Distance Meters
12 MIN READ
How To
Precut Framing
12 MIN READ
How To
Do Synthetic Underlayments Make for Better Roofs?
11 MIN READ
Remodeling
Wages on Hold for Remodeling Companies
3 MIN READ
Remodeling
Wage and Benefit Survey: Remodeling Industry
1 MIN READ
Remodeling
What’s Offered, What’s Not: Remodeling Company Owners Still See Benefits as Vital to Employee Retention
3 MIN READ
Remodeling
Central Intelligence: New Energy-Efficiency Best Practices Website to Launch January 2013
2 MIN READ
Remodeling
Coming to Grips With Hurricane Sandy
9 MIN READ
Remodeling
Sea Change: Historical Waterfront Bed and Breakfast Reborn as Single-Family Home
6 MIN READ
How To
Strengthening an Old Roof
3 MIN READ
How To
Fall Protection for Roof Work
12 MIN READ
Remodeling
Trash Talk: How to Set up a Jobsite Recycling Program
8 MIN READ
Remodeling
Forward Thinking: Family-Friendly Remodel in Utah
4 MIN READ
Remodeling
Testing the Envelope: 2012 Energy Code Testing Details
2 MIN READ
Remodeling
Seize the Day: Remodeling Projects Offer an Opportunity to Add Energy Upgrades
2 MIN READ
Remodeling
Retrofits 101: 7 Common Energy Retrofits
1 MIN READ
Remodeling
Energy Retrofits: Why the Time Has Come to Make Them Part of Your Business
2 MIN READ
Remodeling
What the Updated International Energy Conservation Code Means for You
3 MIN READ
Business
10 Reasons to Invest in Energy Retrofits
2 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Designing Shade Structures for a Deck
7 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Mix and Match Components to Create Custom Railings
7 MIN READ
Deck Builder
A Deck Builder’s Guide to Placing Concrete Slabs
13 MIN READ
Remodeling
Office Politics: How to Find the Right Office Space for Your Business
6 MIN READ
Business
Show Me: How to Get the Most From a Trade Show
8 MIN READ
Remodeling
The Life of Brian: Brian Elias Receives the 2012 Fred Case Entrepreneur of the Year Award
18 MIN READ
How To
Laminating Stringers for Curved Deck Stairs
12 MIN READ
How To
Running Crown Production Style
12 MIN READ
Remodeling
Hire Education: Steps to Hiring Your First Employee
6 MIN READ
Health care
Massive Health Care Law Reshapes Builders’ Employee Benefits
11 MIN READ
How To
Working With Helical Piers
11 MIN READ
Remodeling Design Awards 2012
Dynamic Update to a 1950s Warehouse
1 MIN READ
Remodeling Design Awards 2012
Queen Anne Restored to Former Elegance
1 MIN READ
Remodeling Design Awards 2012
Oceanfront Conversion: From Apartments to Single-Family Home
1 MIN READ
Remodeling Design Awards 2012
Oceanfront Home Addition Achieves Grand Effect
1 MIN READ
Remodeling Design Awards 2012
Spectacular Deck Effect
1 MIN READ
Remodeling Design Awards 2012
Remodel Returns 1880s Seaside B&B to Single-Family Use
1 MIN READ
Remodeling Design Awards 2012
Reimagined Mid-Century Ranch House in the Hollywood Hills
1 MIN READ
Remodeling Design Awards 2012
Sleek, Modern Home Remodel in Texas Hill Country
1 MIN READ
Remodeling Design Awards 2012
Watergate Apartment Remodel
1 MIN READ
Remodeling Design Awards 2012
Freshening up a Century-Old Foursquare With Modern Amenities
1 MIN READ
Remodeling Design Awards 2012
Low-Maintenance Rowhouse Deck Remodel
1 MIN READ
Remodeling Design Awards 2012
Bathroom Updates Integrate Perfectly Into 1920s Home
1 MIN READ
Remodeling Design Awards 2012
Rowhouse Redux With Sustainability in Mind
1 MIN READ
Remodeling
About the Remodeling Design Awards 2012
1 MIN READ
Remodeling Design Awards 2012
Artful Reconciliation of a 1960s Virginia Rambler
3 MIN READ
How To
Keeping Water Out of Stucco Walls
7 MIN READ
How To
Installing Dense-Pack Cellulose
13 MIN READ
Business
Breaking Through the Language Barrier
7 MIN READ
On the Job
Slipping In a Structural Ridge
3 MIN READ
How To
The Case of the Leaky Sunspace and the Brick Wall
1 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Supporting a Deck With a Retaining Wall
5 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Structural Hardware for Framing Decks
11 MIN READ
Remodeling
How To: Get the Best Pricing From Suppliers
6 MIN READ
Remodeling
About Face: A 200-Year-Old Waterfront in Virginia Home Gets a Makeover
4 MIN READ
How To
Tightening Up a Two-Family House
9 MIN READ

$Both the owner’s downstairs apartment and the rental unit upstairs received new high-efficiency windows, dense-pack cellulose in the uninsulated framing cavities, and a thick exterior layer of rigid foam. Airtight drywall and an additional layer of cellulose in the lower unit increased the R-value of the wall system only modestly — but reduced air infiltration to a fraction of that in the unit above.$
Tools
Compact Routers
15 MIN READ
Exteriors
Troubleshooting Brick Veneer
9 MIN READ
How To
Troubleshooting Brick Veneer
9 MIN READ
How To
Expanding a Kitchen
7 MIN READ
How To
Building a Tapered Craftsman-Style Newel Post
3 MIN READ
How To
Building Accepted Fire Barriers for Multifamily Homes
2 MIN READ
Business
Getting Started in Multiifamily Housing
13 MIN READ
Business
How-To: Tips for Creating an Effective Customer-Service Survey
5 MIN READ
Products/Tools
Sharing Menu: Online Content Sharing
1 MIN READ
Products/Tools
10 Things Social Media Can and Can’t Do for Your Company
2 MIN READ
Business
Social Skills: The Lowdown on Social Media as a Marketing Tool
1 MIN READ
Products/Tools
What Makes a Good Website?
1 MIN READ
Business
Finders Keepers: Attracting New Customers Online
2 MIN READ
Products/Tools
Apps Applied: Putting Four Popular Apps to Work in a Remodeling Project
2 MIN READ
Products/Tools
Anatomy of a Tweet
1 MIN READ
Remodeling
Victorian Victory: A New England Victorian Gets a Stylish and Sustainable Remodel
4 MIN READ
How To
Weatherstripping Double-Hung Windows
8 MIN READ
How To
Window Trim and Flashing That Works
9 MIN READ
Business
What’s the Payback for Becoming a Home Performance Contractor?
10 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Freestanding Decks
9 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Curved Deck Stairs
12 MIN READ
Business
3 C’s of Social Media Management
3 MIN READ
Products/Tools
KBIS Kitchen and Bath Show Roundup
13 MIN READ
Products/Tools
Kitchen & Bath Show Roundup
13 MIN READ
Remodeling
AARP Survey Finds Baby Boomers Want to Remain in Their Homes
3 MIN READ
Remodeling
Anatomy of Aging: Remodelers Should Consider These Physical Changes When Designing for Clients
1 MIN READ
Remodeling
Before and After: Home for Life Remodel
6 MIN READ
Remodeling
Southern Pine 2×4 Lumber Downgraded
7 MIN READ
Remodeling
Business How-To: Implementing an Incentive Plan to Motivate Employees
6 MIN READ
Remodeling
Welcome Home
3 MIN READ
Business
House Party: How to Set up an Open House
6 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Building an Elliptical Deck
8 MIN READ
STRUCTURE
Ledger-Bolting Requirements in the 2012 IRC
6 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Helical Pile Deck Foundations
11 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Keeping Water Out of Decks
10 MIN READ
How To
Repairing an Old Stone Wall
7 MIN READ
How To
Replacing 18th-Century Windows in an Historic Stone House
9 MIN READ
Projects
An Affordable Passive House – Part 1 – Airtight and Super-Insulated With Familiar Materials
10 MIN READ
Products/Tools
K and B Dollars and Sense: Serving up Value in Kitchen and Bath Remodels
14 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Rustic Is in the Details
6 MIN READ
Insulation
Avoiding Problems With Spray Foam
16 MIN READ
Business
Proactive and Positive In the Face of Recession
13 MIN READ
Business
Pitch-Perfect: How to Run a Sales Meeting
7 MIN READ
Business
Sales Alchemy: Getting Prospects off the Dime
10 MIN READ
How To
A Stress-tested Rainscreen Siding Detail
3 MIN READ
Business
Show & Tell: Exhibiting at a Home Show
8 MIN READ
Remodeling
Deep Green: A Sustainable Remodel With Appeal for Future Homeowners
6 MIN READ
Business
Where’s Waldo? Finding Those Homeowners Who Are Most Likely to Remodel
1 MIN READ
Introduction
Top 100 Markets
1 MIN READ
Business
Housing 360: Research on Attitudes to Homeownership
1 MIN READ
Remodeling
City Watch: Top 20 Best-Performing Markets for Remodeling
27 MIN READ
Remodeling
Numbers Game: Remodeling Benchmarks
10 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Synthetic Decking Roundup
22 MIN READ
How To
Faster and Safer Dormer Framing
5 MIN READ
How To
Building a Freestanding Deck
12 MIN READ
How To
Stabilizing a Hillside Foundation
8 MIN READ
Products/Tools
Getting Started With SketchUp
23 MIN READ
Remodeling
Checks and Balances: Should You Outsource Payroll?
5 MIN READ
Remodeling
Box Step: Simple but Bold Changes Turn Tudor to Contemporary
6 MIN READ
Cost vs Value
Remodeling Cost vs. Value Report 2011-12
4 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Cooked, Pickled, and Glass-Infused Decking
14 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Installing Cable Railings
14 MIN READ
How To
Replacing a Bulkhead Door
5 MIN READ
How To
Hanging Drywall with a Crew of One
9 MIN READ
How To
Basic Pattern-Routing for Perfect Tread Returns
6 MIN READ
Projects
Getting Started in Infrared Thermography
17 MIN READ
Remodeling
Making His Mark: Tom Kelly Wins the 2011 Fred Case Entrepreneur of the Year Award
14 MIN READ
Business
Campaign Season: How to Build a Marketing Campaign
9 MIN READ
Products/Tools
Prairie School Companion: A 1920s Kitchen Gets Custom Treatment
5 MIN READ
How To
Builder’s Guide to Windows
12 MIN READ
How To
Hanging Heavy Doors
7 MIN READ
How To
Reroofing With EPDM Rubber
7 MIN READ
How To
Stain-Grade Finishing On Site
10 MIN READ
How To
Fixing a Botched Stucco Job
4 MIN READ
Business
If I Had a Camera: How to Hire an Architectural Photographer
8 MIN READ
Remodeling
Merit Award, Bathroom Remodeling Under $50,000: Affordable Luxury
1 MIN READ
Remodeling
Merit Award, Design/Build Over $250,000: Born Again
1 MIN READ
Remodeling
Merit Award, Whole-House Remodeling Under $250,000: Ceiling Fans
1 MIN READ
Remodeling
Merit Award, Kitchen Remodeling Over $100,000: Breaking It Down
1 MIN READ
Remodeling
Merit Award, Whole-House Remodeling Over $500,000: Suburban Renewal
1 MIN READ
Remodeling
Merit Award, Kitchen Remodeling $50,000 – $100,000: Saved for Modernity
1 MIN READ
Remodeling
Merit Award, Whole-House Remodeling Over $500,000: Cool and Efficient
1 MIN READ
Remodeling
Merit Award, Whole-House Remodeling $250,000 – $500,000: Wonky Works
1 MIN READ
Remodeling
Merit Award, Historically Sensitive Renovation Over $300,000: Tidewater Tradition
1 MIN READ
Remodeling Design Awards 2011
What a Gas: 1950s Gas Station Reinvented as Restaurant
1 MIN READ
Remodeling
Creating Unity and Smooth Transitions in a 1980s Split Level
1 MIN READ
Remodeling
A Century-Old Row House Reaches for the Sky
1 MIN READ
Remodeling
2011 Remodeling Design Awards
1 MIN READ
Remodeling
Grand Award, Commercial Remodeling Over $500,000: Nourishing Atmosphere
1 MIN READ
Remodeling
Grand Award, Kitchen Remodeling Over $100,000: Center of Attention
1 MIN READ
Remodeling
Grand Award, Historically Sensitive Renovation Over $300,000: Modern Family
1 MIN READ
Remodeling
Grand Award, Commercial Remodeling $250,000-$500,000: Building Culture
1 MIN READ
Remodeling
Best of the Year, Commercial Remodeling: Screen Saver
3 MIN READ
How To
Tightening a House When Replacing the Siding
10 MIN READ
How To
Open-Joint Siding
7 MIN READ
Projects
Remodeling to Meet Accessibility Standards
9 MIN READ
Projects
Engineer’s Assessment of Tornado-Damaged Homes
7 MIN READ
Business
Busines How-To: Paper or Plastic? Accepting Credit Card Payments
7 MIN READ
Remodeling
Revisionist History: A Quaint Queen Anne Gets a Historically Sensitive Yet Transformative Addition
5 MIN READ
Remodeling
2011 Remodeling 550: Replacement Contractor List
1 MIN READ
Remodeling
The Remodeling 550: 2011 List Overview
1 MIN READ
Remodeling
2011 Remodeling 550: Insurance Restoration List
2 MIN READ
Remodeling
2011 Remodeling 550: Full-Service Remodelers List
1 MIN READ
Remodeling
2011 Remodeling 550: Franchise List
1 MIN READ
How To
Building a Simple Passive House
16 MIN READ
How To
Combining Two Condos
6 MIN READ
How To
Expanding a Kitchen
7 MIN READ
HVAC
Hydronic Heating for Low-Load Houses
10 MIN READ
Business
Do the Right Thing: How to Ensure Customer Satisfaction
8 MIN READ
Remodeling
Wall-to-Wall Interest: This Modern Row House Remodel Makes the Most of Limited Space
3 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Put a Little Arc in Your Stairs
9 MIN READ
How To
Building a Curved Handrail
11 MIN READ
Tools
Inline Circular Saws
5 MIN READ
How To
Innovative Products 2011
11 MIN READ
How To
An Energy Retrofit in Stages
14 MIN READ
Business
About Face: How to Create a Facebook Business Page
7 MIN READ
Remodeling
Inventive Incentives: REMODELING Takes a Look at the Alternatives to Home Star
5 MIN READ
Remodeling
Energy Stars: These Remodelers Made the Most of Various Grants and Programs for Energy-Efficient Upgrades
11 MIN READ
Remodeling
Adding Muscle: This Project May Look Small and Unassuming, but It Packs a High-Performance Punch
5 MIN READ
How To
Permanent Wood Foundations
6 MIN READ
How To
Tightening A House Shell From The Outside
8 MIN READ
How To
Building Safer Decks
8 MIN READ
Tools
New 12-Volt Drill/Drivers
3 MIN READ
Business
Good Word: How to Reward Clients Who Get You New Business
5 MIN READ
Remodeling
Read about the Big50 Class of 2011
1 MIN READ
Remodeling
Balancing Act: Blending Old and New in a Michigan Landmark
3 MIN READ
Remodeling
Water: A Resource at Risk
9 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Building a Stuccoed Outdoor Kitchen
5 MIN READ
How To
Better Concrete Garage Floors
15 MIN READ
How To
Insulating With Exterior Spray Foam
12 MIN READ
How To
Remodeling a Shotgun Flat
6 MIN READ
Products/Tools
All-Access Pass: Universal Design in the Bathroom; Affordable Cabinets in the Kitchen
1 MIN READ
Bath
All-Access Pass: Accessible Sinks
1 MIN READ
Bath
All-Access Pass: Showers
4 MIN READ
Kitchen
All-Access Pass: Cents & Sensibility
1 MIN READ
Kitchen
All-Access Pass: Cabinet Savers
2 MIN READ
Business
A Festive Finish: How to Host an Event at a Client’s Home
5 MIN READ
Products/Tools
Simply Smart: Some Deft Design Moves Completely Transform a Cluttered Kitchen
3 MIN READ
How To
Framing an Elliptical Staircase
6 MIN READ
How To
Reroofing With Concrete Tile
11 MIN READ
Products/Tools
Tool Test: Framing Nailers
14 MIN READ
How To
Working With Self-Leveling Floor Underlayments
12 MIN READ
Projects
Massachusetts Towns Debate Stretch Code
6 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Building With Steel Joists
9 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Side Yard Pergola and Gate
9 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Pool Decks
14 MIN READ
Tools
Lead-Safe Paint Removal
14 MIN READ
How To
Restoring an Old Porch
8 MIN READ
How To
Siding With Cedar Shingles
15 MIN READ
How To
Tiling Over Plywood Subfloors
10 MIN READ
A Remodeling Classic
Got You Covered
9 MIN READ
Business
Facing the Future: What’s in Store for the Remodeling Industry as the National Economy Gains Momentum
16 MIN READ
Tools
Buyer’s Guide to HEPA Vacuums for RRP Work
12 MIN READ
Business
Faster Time Tracking
7 MIN READ
How To
On Site With Zip System Sheathing
14 MIN READ
How To
Restoring a Standing-Seam Roof
6 MIN READ
How To
Weathertight Windows
5 MIN READ
How To
Rescuing a Spreading Roof
7 MIN READ
A Remodeling Classic
Business How-To: Preparing an Operating Budget
8 MIN READ
STRUCTURE
The 2009 IRC Ledger Bolting Table
6 MIN READ
Business
The Foundation of a Successful Contractor
7 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Picture-Framing a Deck
15 MIN READ
Deck Builder
Building and Installing Deck Stairs
20 MIN READ
How To
Stair-Builder’s Tool Kit
11 MIN READ
Tools
Best New Tools From 2011 STAFDA Show
13 MIN READ
How To
High-Performance Homes on a Budget
13 MIN READ
How To
Making a Business of Ice Dams
14 MIN READ
Top 100 Markets: Market Segmentation
Top 100 Markets: Market Segmentation
2 MIN READ
Top 100 Markets: Sample Market Data
Top 100 Markets: Sample Market Data: Minneapolis – St. Paul – Bloomington
6 MIN READ
Methodology
Top 100 Remodeling Markets: Introduction
3 MIN READ
Business
2010 Wage and Benefit Survey
12 MIN READ
How To
Faster Hot Water
8 MIN READ
How To
No-Leak EIFS
12 MIN READ
How To
Creating an OSHA-Compliant Safety Program for a Homebuilding Construction Site
22 MIN READ
Products/Tools
Installing a ProBase Shower Pan
7 MIN READ
How To
Seal Seams In Crawlspace Liners
7 MIN READ
Business
Window Companies Vulnerable on Sales/Marketing Tactics
13 MIN READ
Business
2010-11 Cost vs. Value Report
4 MIN READ
Business
Value-Driven Luxury: Even High-End Clients Are Demanding More for Less
4 MIN READ
Remodeling
Sales Aid or Hindrance?: How Remodelers Are Using the Cost vs. Value Report in the Slow Economy
3 MIN READ
Remodeling
Instant Gratification: Home Improvement Projects That Consistently Yield the Best Returns
3 MIN READ
Remodeling
Value-Subtracted: Tighter Appraisal and Lending Practices Continue to Affect Remodeling Market
6 MIN READ
Remodeling
Price Is King: Remodelers Working Harder, Taking Longer to Make the Sale
2 MIN READ
Business
Deck Design Software
11 MIN READ
DECK LEDGER
Thinking About Business Planning
8 MIN READ
STRUCTURE
Cast-in-Place Concrete Footings
7 MIN READ
How To
Installing Vinyl Replacement Windows
8 MIN READ
How To
Custom Doors From Stock Slabs
7 MIN READ
How To
Custom Doors From Stock Slabs
7 MIN READ
How To
Net Zero House for a Cold Climate
13 MIN READ
Projects
Net Zero House for a Cold Climate
13 MIN READ
How To
Soundproofing Outdoor Generators and Condensers
10 MIN READ
Remodeling
2010 Remodeling Design Awards
2 MIN READ
How To
Solving Moisture Mysteries with an Infrared Camera
8 MIN READ
Projects
Rebuilding a Church on a Higher Plane
10 MIN READ
Projects
Rebuilding a Church on a Higher Plane
10 MIN READ
Projects
Rebuilding a Church on a Higher Plane
10 MIN READ
How To
Replacing a Slab Foundation
8 MIN READ
Business
When Past Customers Weigh In, That Sales Call Becomes A Referral
10 MIN READ
Remodeling
Get Back to Work: Hiring Former Owners
9 MIN READ
Business
High-Stakes Bidding: Even Upscale Clients Are Asking for Competitive Bids
10 MIN READ
Business
Working With Subcontractors
9 MIN READ
DECK LEDGER
Change Orders Protect Your Profits
7 MIN READ
STRUCTURE
When to Call an Engineer
6 MIN READ
How To
Residential Rainwater-Collection Systems
12 MIN READ
How To
Residential Rainwater-Collection Systems
12 MIN READ
How To
Residential Rainwater-Collection Systems
12 MIN READ
How To
A New Interior for an Antique House
8 MIN READ
Business
How a Remodeler Survived the Housing Bust
7 MIN READ