Cracking and Crazing

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Meeting agenda for production team

To keep monthly meetings on task, Basnett Design-Build-Remodel in Littleton, Mass., created this form based on suggestions from the project supervisors in the field. More

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Fixing Cracks in Engineered Flooring

Even though engineered flooring is more stable than regular wood flooring, it can... More

Out of the Chute

Few places in construction are mistakes harder to correct than the surface of a... More

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A New Look for Old Paneling

Skim-coating the walls with setting compound is easier than starting from scratch. More

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Practical Plaster Repair

Use plaster washers, joint compound, and drywall to repair cracked or broken plaster More

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Anchoring a Railing To Stone

Wedge-type or masonry anchors can crack granite. Fortunately, there's a safer and... More

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Replacing a Beach-House Foundation

A modified mat slab saved this cottage from the sea. More

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Fixing a Bowed Basement Wall

Q. A foundation wall in my customer's two-story home has a 2-inch bow in the... More

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Hurricanes: Why Stucco Walls Got Wet

Designs, methods, codes, and workmanship all played a role in Florida’s soggy storm experience. More

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Replacing a Leaking Chimney Cap

Detailed to shed water and built with concrete rather than mortar, a chimney cap... More

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