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Builders in Montana and Delaware pursue web campaigns to increase the use of American-made products in U.S. houses. They cite minimal cost differences, and say even a modest switch in…

A researcher says that for only $600, the average new home can be built to survive all but the biggest tornadoes.

Legislation reintroduced in Congress would restore the opt-out clause sought by the National Association of Home Builders and other trade groups

Advice for homeowners: Inspect your house for these common energy problems to get a better idea on where your money is best spent.

In the end, the hard-won soft skills are more solid assets than the technical skills that got you started in business

Learn how to choose the right door locks for your home.

A few tips from drywall pros have really improved my finishing.

Researchers who developed a method of sealing leaky air ducts set their sights on a whole-house treatment that should make it easier for builders to make tight houses

Question: What do each of these carpentry disciplines have in common; millwork, windows, cabinets, doors and stairs? Answer: In the not-to-distant past, each of these tasks was performed on-site by…

A class of student builders in Northern California designs and builds a house that exceeds state energy standards. With a work day only two hours long, that can take a…