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I attended a builder luncheon the other day and was blown away by this cool new shower head called the Kohler Moxie. It has a magnetic bluetooth speaker that magnet…

The space under the garage was dark, damp and steep. But sometimes the most unforgiving conditions demand the cleverest solutions.

Building information modeling (BIM) is the next evolution of CAD, involving the five-dimensional generation and management of digital plans. This post, written by my colleague Kristin Dispenza, introduces a new…

According to an engineer's calculations, the built-up beam over pboneox1's kitchen will be strong enough to carry the intended structural loads. But there's no question it's sagging, and that has…

This video tutorial uses a SketchUp model to calculate stringer layout.

An all-star roster of experts will present workshops at the Building Energy 13 conference in early March

Great design, glass tiles, radiant floors, a dash of intense color, and a cozy steam shower chase the winter blahs away.

My wife eloquently describes my rig for hanging drywall above the barn's stairs.

Get the right mix and be sure to order enough concrete for your next footing, foundation, or slab.

In the early 1970s, residential builders knew almost nothing about air tightness. Nowadays, there's plenty of data showing why it's so important to air-seal houses.