Residential Construction

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During Historic Storm, Hybrid Energy System Goes the Distance

A renewable-energy expert uses his home as a testing ground for resilient power. More

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Soft-Start Kit Offers Affordable Backup Power

Now homeowners can keep their lights and A/C on with a small, portable propane... More

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Making Sense of the Building Industry's Complicated 2023 Economic Outlook

At this stage of the business cycle, some big builders are starting to focus on... More

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High Lumber Costs Add More Than $35K to New-Home Prices

According to NAHB’s latest estimates, rising lumber prices have added $35,872 to... More

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Will the COVID-19 Pandemic Cause a Suburban Shift?

The 2020 recession will greatly impact where Americans live and work, says NAHB... More

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What Changes in Home Building, What Doesn't Change ... and Why
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December 2014 Letters

House on wrong lot; OSHA; I-joist roofs; home-performance contracting profitable where energy prices are high More

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That's About the Size of It

Where does the Lowe's ruling on lumber labeling leave those of us in the construction industry? More

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October Letters

Installing kitchen cabinets in plane, misclassifying workers, Lowe's lumber-sizing lawsuit More

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Can the Housing Market Recover?

Sales of newly built homes surged last month to the highest level since 2008. But overall the housing market's slipped. More

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