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Attics are a great place to reclaim living space without the expense of an addition. If you have the headroom, you can gain at least one extra room by finishing…

Whether you’re trying to keep the water running during a power failure or the lights on and the air conditioner humming during a blackout, a standby generator can be an invaluable addition.

Which of these two common styles of grout you use on your tile job is typically based on the width of the joints between tiles.

Learn the pros and cons of the 3 common abrasive materials to pick the type of sandpaper that best matches your project.

Rigid-foam insulation installed above the roof assembly can create an energy-smart roof.

Pull saws aren't everyday tools, but they can come in handy on occasion for cutting trim in place and for cutting small moldings.

Architect Katie Hutchison shares a "Design snapshot" of a barn adapted for a creative indoor/outdoor use.

One of the cornerstones of green building is acting on an individual level to reduce energy consumption and conserve natural resources. But some believe it accomplishes very little in the…

A homeowner is moving ahead with plans for an unvented roof insulated with a combination of dense-pack cellulose and rigid foam board. Will moisture be a problem?

The free session will focus on lead-sale practices, compliance, lead-safe certification, and recent rule changes