Recycling

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Kitchen & Bath

Tile; water filters; recycling centers More

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Notebook

Job-site waste, training older workers, results of JLC Internet use survey, more More

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Notebook

Profit with deconstruction; lumber prices; cold-weather concrete pours without cracking; straw-bale research results; no more USG EIFS; warm yourself with microwaves; more More

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Notebook

Street-side garages banned in Portland, beware the Formosan termite, drywall dust hazard, patenting architectural ideas, new masonry code, recycling old shingles More

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Letters

Asphalt shingle recycling, crown molding tip, on the durability of vinyl siding, how to enter the building trades More

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Resources

Graphic guides for frame construction & interior details, mobile home repair guide, state-by-state licensing regs, updated Victorian-period details, pictorial guide to plumbing More

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Organizing the Small Construction Office

Does your office look like a tornado just blew through it? This simple method improves efficiency by putting everything where it belongs. More

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Rot-Resistant Decking Options

A few years ago, the main choices for rot-proof decking were redwood and pressure-treated lumber. Environmental concerns and the search for low-maintenance materials have spawned a host of new products, including new hardwoods, wood-plastic composites, and synthetic materials. More

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Notebook

How new tax law affects contractors, window installation certification programs, building market up and down in mixed economy More

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Notebook

Strong economy brings stiff competition, employee background checks, designing a home office More

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