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Building the Best Affordable House: 10 Tips for Getting the Most House for Your Money
Following a few basic guidelines will produce big savings without lessening the end result
Solar Power for Home Use: The grid connection
Grid-tied home solar systems offer a reliable flow of electricity and lower energy costs. But how well they work may be changing.
Colonial-era rainscreen?
During a rot repair job, I found an early attempt at a rainscreen wall.
A Carpenter’s Table
Fast-forward video of timber-framing a dining table.
Florida plumber puts trade skills to work in Haiti
He’s plumbed luxury homes, commercial buildings and a water park; now Fred Schilling applies his wrench to bringing clean water to the people of Haiti.
What Are the Best Affordable Home Security Systems?
For home security, the low-hanging fruit may be in your smartphone.
How to Insulate an Exposed Floor
A homeowner in central New York discovers some condensation in the floor of an addition that is 5 ft. off the ground. He wonders about the source of the moisture,…
How to Finish Drywall and Not Make a Total Mess
One person spreads compound and the other smooths it out with a MagicTrowel to leave an even skim-coated surface.
How to Get the Best Custom Kitchen Cabinets
Thinking of hiring a local shop to build your cabinets? Here's how to determine whether you've found the right one.
Mortgages for a Second House
Getting a loan for that weekend getaway house is possible, although you may find some requirements to be stiffer than for your primary home.

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