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Listeners write in about their home shops, insulation on above-ground basement walls, and how to form a thickened-edge slab.

Batimat 2024 featured a range of impressive construction tools, techniques, and more.

Discover how American families can benefit from Inflation Reduction Act–enhanced tax credits.

With his boundless skills, unwavering work ethic, and big heart, this California framing carpenter was — and forever will be — an inspiration to generations of builders around the world.

If you’re looking for inexpensive flooring, especially in a potentially wet area such as a kitchen or bathroom, you’re probably going to consider linoleum and vinyl

Understand the difference between estimating and cost planning, and don't let your sweat equity evaporate into budgeting mistakes.

June is National Safety Month, a time dedicated to promoting safety in every aspect of life, from work to home and everywhere in between.

Get the specifications you need to install stairs, porches, decks, and more to provide a safe, comfortable means of egress that meets building codes.

Remodeling pro Mike Guertin offers two approaches for controlling noise between the basement and first floor of a house.

Learn about balloon-framing construction techniques, including stud patterns and efficient assembly methods with minimal manpower and scaffolding.