Learn about the strategies home builders are using to combat the impact of supply... More
The wrong home updates could compromise a home's fire prevention systems More
Home sprinkler systems can be a highly effective line of defense against home fires, but they also can be expensive. Check out these new offerings that will upgrade your standard building products to those with fire-retardant properties, allowing longer egress times for homeowners. More
Modern technology comes to bear on an 1888 home that needed an energy-efficient upgrade and more space. More
Products andmaterials made of FSC-certified wood from Boise Cascade, EarthSource, EcoTimber, Native Trails, Neil Kelly Cabinets, and Smith & Fong. More
Idaho-based timber firm Boise (formerly Boise Cascade) has announced to its employees and customers that it will cease harvesting trees over 200 years old in large, untouched wilderness areas, the New York Times reported. More
A Cape Cod builder tells how to frame flat, squeak-free floors with wood I-joists. More
Q. I need to run wires through Boise Cascade I-joists. The joists come with prepunched holes, but the holes don’t line up. I’d like to drill some 1-inch holes in the joist webs. Are there any limitations on where these holes can be drilled? More
