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Three Deck Upgrades that Optimize Project Potential, Performance and Profits

Make the most of your projects with simple upgrades. More

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First Permitted 3D-Printed House Hits the Market for $300K

Using patent-pending ARCS technology, the home's footings, foundation, and... More

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Raising a Shed-Dormer Roof

Raising the existing roof to a new pitch would save money, time and risk. More

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Replacing a Basement Girder

A streamlined approach to a common structural renovation More

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Opening Up A Bearing Wall

Its a common part of renovating many an old house. Don Boivin gives new hires an... More

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Retrofitting a Lally Column

How to replace an old brick pier with a Lally column without cracking the beam or... More

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Ridge Beams vs. Ridge Boards

When renovating an attic, be sure you understand the difference between ridge... More

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Five Wall-framing Options

Matt Risinger compares the construction details, effective R-values, and costs of code-compliant good/better/best wall assemblies. More

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Zippered Wood Twists the Standard 2x4 to Craft New Forms

A consortium of university researchers push the potential of the ubiquitous wood... More

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Replacing a Basement Girder

A beam line (or center basement girder) plays a key structural role. Jake... More

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