Unstable brick is tied to the floor framing with standard hold downs, threaded rod... More
Bill Gates hosted the Reinvent the Toilet Fair in Seattle where 8 prototypes of a... More
A Spokane builder repairs a fire-damaged historic structure. More
Gil Olson was operating a high reach excavator on a demolition job in Seattle when a 10-by-30-foot section of concrete came loose and fell 8 stories onto the cab. More
It rains a lot in the Pacific Northwest and we can't stop working just because it is wet. I don't mind working in the rain, but I do mind being uncomfortable – so for me, good rain gear is an important part of my tool kit. More
Once an exotic, metal roofing is the fasest-growing product in residential applications. More
In the Seattle area, where I work, we get a lot of rain. From the mid-90s to the... More
Homeowners can be sold on modest increases in energy efficiency, provided you back your promises with data. More
REPLACEMENT CONTRACTOR online recently published an interview with Washington state assistant attorney general Jack Zurlini Jr. Mr. Zurlini has filed, so far, eight civil suits against home improvement companies, charging deceptive sales and marketing practices. We recently interviewed Dave Yoho of Dave Yoho Associates, a consultant with more than 60 years experience in the home improvement industry and the author of Why Buy Replacement Windows?, about the suits, their resolution, and the implications for home improvement companies. More
Thirty companies in the state of Washington received a letter from the assistant attorney general with the above heading in the last year. Seven of the companies and one manufacturer signed consent decrees. Some are left with severe damage to their reputation and staggering legal bills. More
