Brian Alvarado

Brian Alvarado, former assistant editor at Fine Homebuilding magazine and finehomebuilding.com,helped curate content for Ask the Experts and Tools and Gear, while also contributing written articles to Green Building Advisor. Brian, a Southern California native and graduate of California State-University Fullerton in 2018, previously served as the editor for Builder and Developer, Green Home Builder, and American Infrastructure magazines in Newport Beach, Calif.

Illuminating an Indoor Staircase
Consider code, practicality, and aesthetics when lighting interior stairways.
Prime Substrates for Better Tile Adhesion
Schluter’s Primer-U enhances adhesion of mortars to hard-to-bond surfaces.
5 Tips for People New to a Home-Building Job Site
Getting out in the field is your best bet for learning the skills of the trade.
Automated Indoor-Air-Quality Sensors
The Overture system from Broan-NuTone monitors air quality and brings in fresh air when needed.
Fastener System for Solving Deck Fascia Board Expansion
A special drill bit and color-matched fasteners lets composite or PVC deck fascia boards expand and contract to minimize warping.
Durable Softwood for Decking and Cladding
Kebony’s wood-modfication method makes softwood a viable alternative to hardwood for exterior surfaces.
Get Sunlight Where You Want It With Solar Tubes
VELUX’s sun tunnels help you bring natural light into rooms where windows are not an option.
3D-Manufactured Milestone
Habitat's first 3D-printed home east of the Mississippi River is delivered.
Adaptive Rainscreen Siding Clips
This fastening system from Nova USA Wood Products accommodates natural wood siding expansion and contraction.
Smart Bath Offerings From Kohler
Kohler’s PerfectFill Bath Filler and Drain is a drain system that combines a smart drain, digital/app controller, and bath filler.

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