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Radiant-floor heating systems often include concrete slab floors, a combination that should produce steady temperatures without the frequent ups and downs of forced-air systems. But there's a catch: because the…

Sweeping changes to power tool technology don't come very often, but there's one coming, and it's brushless motors. We'll help you decide whether they're worth their premium price.

Architect Katie Hutchison shares a House Enthusiast "Design snapshot" of an espaliered, dwarf, pear tree with a barn backdrop.

Materials reviews, instructional articles, and inspirational photos to help you to build a durable and beautiful deck

With spring upon us, a new garden takes priority.

A homeowner in Baltimore needs to replace the built-up asphalt roof on his house, and wonders how to insulate it effectively at the same time

Wood is used on three-quarters or more of the decks built in the United States. It includes a broad range of choices, from pressure-treated softwoods to imported exotics and domestic…

Although wood is installed on more residential decks than any other material, the number of man-made substitutes has expanded exponentially. The three major categories of synthetic decking are wood/plastic composites,…

If you want zero worries about whether the latest synthetic decking will prove as good as the advertiser claims, these low-maintenance options should put your mind at ease.Aluminum Not all…

Wood is still king, but composites are on the rise