Chris Ermides

Saturday-morning trips to the hardware store with his dad, an accountant who could solder copper pipe like a professional plumber, turned associate editor Chris Ermides onto remodeling and building. After a brief stint as an English teacher, Chris donned a tool belt to pay the bills, but is now glad to spend winters working in a warmer environment. He lives in Beacon, N.Y.

A new Rocky Mountain high
Boulder County launches Build-Smart, a new residential building-code program
Should you switch heating fuels?
BuildingGreen.com has an interactive online calculator to make comparing fuel costs simple
New code requirement for fire sprinklers
The International Code Council, the governing body responsible for the International Residential Code (IRC), recently approved a proposal to require fire sprinklers in all new one- and two-family homes and…
A new home in half the time
Study results: Structural insulated panels win out over conventional framing
Mandatory lead-safety certification coming in 2010
In less than 2 years, any contractors looking to disturb lead-based paint in homes will need to obtain EPA certification
A push for more near-zero energy homes
Voluntary Department of Energy program promotes and supports energy-efficient design and construction
Selecting Paint-Grade Interior Trim
Learn the pros and cons of common trim materials to choose molding that looks good and finishes well.
Durisol Insulated Concrete Forms
They stack like concrete blocks, but are made of recycled wood
Soy Oil Foam Insulation
A crop in abundance, Soy is the latest insulation material to hit the market
Recycled-Glass Cement Countertop
If you've ever wondered where your curbside recycling ends up, you may find it in these countertops

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