Referral network for insurance repairs, ambitious research into storm-resistant houses, MSDS for sawdust More
Green builder programs, builders go on line, American-style framing withstands Japan quake More
Latex paint lasts longer than oil, feds add fiberglass to list of suspected carcinogens, how wall framing reduces R-value More
States getting serious about workers comp fraud, borate-treated foam studied, houses of straw More
A Northwest builder tells how sorting and recycling construction waste has cleaned up his job sites, reduced his disposal costs, and bolstered his image. More
Q: I use a lot of rough-sawn 1x6 T&G pine siding. This often comes from the mill slightly green. What is the best way to dry and stabilize white woods so that no irregular coloring occurs from the stickers? More
A demonstration house in Montana proves it’s possible — and affordable — to build a conventional house with resource-efficient materials. More
