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With training from FHB author Larry Armanda, I test the airtightness of our barn with a blower door.

Learn the difference between tinners and aviation snips for cutting ducts and flashing.

The Commerce Department reports a modest gain in July as private residential construction spending hits its highest level in almost five years

Let an 8-ft. stick be your housewrap helper if you're working on your own.

This patch will mechanically shed any water that gets under your siding so you don’t have to rely on adhesive tape.

The 2014 International Builders' Show in Las Vegas is part of the first Design & Construction Week

Anyone making weekly payroll knows the meaning of stress. Avoiding white-knuckle Fridays while still motivating your employees requires creative, nonmonetary incentives. Here are a few tricks for keeping the troops…

How and where you vent your roof depends on a lot of factors, including what type of roof you have, where you live, and what existing vents you have.

Atlanta architect Scott West designs a lot of contemporary houses with flat roofs, and he's looking for advice on the best way of insulating them. There are a variety of…

The National Association of Home Builders says OSHA's plan to limit job-site exposure to silica would cost the industry $1 billion a year and could force contractors to stop using…