On The Job
Making a Brick Repair Disappear
John Carroll takes us through his steps to making a brick repair blend into the rest of the wall.
7 MIN READ
Subject Line
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Building Performance
Building a Comprehensive Net Zero Home
14 MIN READ
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Financial Metrics
Take the Guesswork Out of Cash Flow and Profitability
6 MIN READ
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Foundations
High-Performance Foundation Without Concrete
9 MIN READ
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JLC Case Study
Attainable Zero: Building the Bones of the House
4 MIN READ
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Tools of the Trade
Low-Impact Driver
2 MIN READ
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Structural Repair
Emergency Structural Repair
5 MIN READ
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Troubleshooting
Garage Door Flashing Failures
4 MIN READ
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Training the Trades
Improving Jobsite Efficiency
9 MIN READ
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Kitchens
Building a Plaster Range Hood
7 MIN READ
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JLC Case Study
Attainable Zero: Permits and Preconstruction
4 MIN READ
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Cost vs. Value
Key Trends in the 2025 Cost vs. Value Report
6 MIN READ
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On The Job
Prebuilding Exterior Trim
5 MIN READ
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Training the Trades
Maintaining Your Body for the Long Run
6 MIN READ
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Tools of the Trade
Problem-Solving Tile Saw
3 MIN READ
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Tools of the Trade
One Saw to Rule Them All
3 MIN READ
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Interiors
Installing Glass Balcony Rails
10 MIN READ
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Drywall
Renewing a Tired Garage
5 MIN READ
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JLC Case Study
Building in the Unknown: Pushing Forward with Attainable Zero
4 MIN READ
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Business
The Reluctant Saleperson’s Approach to Selling
7 MIN READ
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JLC Case Study
Preconstruction Begins for the 2025 JLC Case Study Home
5 MIN READ
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Outdoor Living
Working With Porcelain Pavers
9 MIN READ
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Business
How Not to Discuss Markup With Your Customers
3 MIN READ
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Q&A
Headers in Gable-End Walls
4 MIN READ
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Exteriors
Flashing Framed Chimneys
6 MIN READ
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Remodeling Sales
No Excuses. Clients Only Care About Results
3 MIN READ
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JLC Case Study
Introducing Attainable Zero: A JLC Case-Study Home
6 MIN READ
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Business
Managing Sudden Price Hikes
10 MIN READ
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Training the Trades
Building a Career in Carpentry
8 MIN READ
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Business
Hybrid Production Management
4 MIN READ
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Code Compliance
Adding a Fire Escape
5 MIN READ
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Editor-at-Large
Searching for Survivability at IBS 2025
7 MIN READ
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Products
Best of IBS: JLC Edition
6 MIN READ
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Troubleshooting
Tracing a Troublesome Window Leak
4 MIN READ
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Building Performance
Do You Hear That Air Leak?
6 MIN READ
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BUILDER
2025 Product Guide Highlights 34 New-Home Innovations
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BUILDER
6 Window and Door Products to Make Homes More Resilient
2 MIN READ
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Tools of the Trade
An Alternative to Traditional Work Boots
2 MIN READ
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Training the Trades
Safety Savvy
1 MIN READ
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BUILDER
8 Design Trends Spicing Up Kitchen Spaces in 2025
2 MIN READ
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Structure
Opening Up Space
8 MIN READ
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Business
A Look Back on Selling Remodeling Jobs
5 MIN READ
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Queen of Zero
Powering the Queen
7 MIN READ
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Interiors
Creating "Invisible" Baseboard
4 MIN READ
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Finish Carpentry
Lessons in Scribing
3 MIN READ
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BUILDER
Five Takeaways From the Fall Construction Labor Report
4 MIN READ
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Legal
A Practical Guide to Construction Law
11 MIN READ
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BUILDER
Fortifying the Future: How the Construction Industry Is Tackling Its Labor Shortage
5 MIN READ
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Foundations
Underpinning Basement Foundations
10 MIN READ
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BUILDER
House Plan of the Week: Urban Infill from Visbeen Architects
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BUILDER
House Plan of the Week: Modern Farmhouse With Tons of Storage
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BUILDER
6 Interior Products to Make Homes More Contemporary
2 MIN READ
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BUILDER
8 Efficient Kitchen and Bath Products for a Minimalist-Inspired Home
3 MIN READ
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BUILDER
6 Tile Trends to Consider and the Products to Match
4 MIN READ
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JLC Builder Guide
Civil Litigation for Construction Professionals
11 MIN READ
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Stairbuilding
Tuning Up Construction Stairs
10 MIN READ
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BUILDER
8 Outdoor Design Trends Shaping Backyards in 2024
3 MIN READ
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BUILDER
How Do Paint Colors Get Their Names?
5 MIN READ
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BUILDER
9 Key Themes and Features Emerging in Bathroom Design for 2024
2 MIN READ
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BUILDER
Houzz Highlights 10 Home Design Predictions for 2024
3 MIN READ
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Livabl
10 Design Regrets from New-Build Homeowners
5 MIN READ
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Deck Builder
Box-Framed Curved Deck Stairs
1 MIN READ
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BUILDER
9 Must-Know Kitchen Design Trends for 2024
4 MIN READ
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Business
Becoming the Company Your Clients Want
13 MIN READ
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BUILDER
‘Invest in the Future’: Overcoming the Skilled Labor Shortage
5 MIN READ
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BUILDER
5 Tips for Rebranding from People Who Have Done It
5 MIN READ
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BUILDER
House Plan of the Week: Meet the Shop House
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BUILDER
6 Tips for Working in Extreme Temps
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BUILDER
House Plan of the Week: Farmhouse Duplex
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BUILDER
10 Things You Probably Aren’t Thinking About (But Should)
3 MIN READ
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BUILDER
Ali Wolf: Where Have the Workers Gone?
6 MIN READ
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BUILDER
Create Backyard Bliss with These 2023 Outdoor Living Trends
3 MIN READ
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BUILDER
Mobility Matters—and That’s a Huge Problem for the 2023 Market
3 MIN READ
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BUILDER
Housing Market Update: Quick Shifts in Market Dynamics
7 MIN READ
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Structure
Rescuing a Failing Structure
2 MIN READ
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BUILDER
IBS 2023: Despite Recession, Housing Market Projected to Rebound in Second Half of 2023
5 MIN READ
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BUILDER
Builders Remain Conservatively Optimistic About 2023 Despite the Industry’s ‘Complicated Landscape’
10 MIN READ
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Business
How to Invest Wisely in Your Construction Company
11 MIN READ
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BUILDER
Simple One-Story Design
1 MIN READ
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BUILDER
Forecast: Home Buying Costs Unlikely to Come Down in 2023
3 MIN READ
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BUILDER
Existing-Home Sales Decrease 5.9% in October
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BUILDER
Housing Market Update: Recession Likely in 2023
5 MIN READ