As focus shifts back to development of suburban and exurban areas, demand for... More
On a neglected brownfield, developers plan a vibrant downtown community. More
The Portland Press-Herald takes a long, searching look at housing supply and affordability in Maine's largest city More
A thoughtful design and skillfully executed adaptive reuse of a turn-of-the-century warehouse. More
A builder and architect discuss pros and cons at IBS. More
These versatile joint compounds are ideal for small jobs, quick repairs, and tough... More
Q: When installing stone tiles over Schluter's Kerdi waterproofing membrane, is it okay to use modified thinset mortar? I know that Schluter recommends unmodified thinset mortar, but my supplier suggests that the large and heavy tiles will be easier to install with a polymer-modified no-sag mortar. More
Skim-coating the walls with setting compound is easier than starting from scratch. More
Brothers Ethan and Chris Landis, owners of Landis Construction, had home offices for the first 13 years of their company's existence, and then had temporary offices adjacent to their current office for two years. More
