How to make the most of your visit to Las Vegas for the 2010 International Builders Show. More
I was challenged as a finish subcontractor on a large remodeling project with building a staircase handrail for a stair with a 180-degree turn at a midpoint landing. Builder Barry Miller came up with a great solution: Make the first baluster into a secret steel newel. More
The architect specced a switchback stair rail with no newel post at the landing — a visually pleasing but structurally weak design. Here’s how the builder provided support without changing the designer’s intent. More
This premium countertop material continues to be difficult to obtain and install without factory training. A Massachusetts remodeler sorts through the confusing array of products and takes a look at the installer certification process. More
There will always be homeowners who are out to take advantage of unwary builders. These tales of woe may help you see them coming and minimize the harm. More
