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PODCAST: Five Big Holes in your House That Suck Energy Out
An 1/8th inch crack along a window doesn't seem like much to worry about, but a 1/8th in. crack running the length of your house amounts to a hole…
Through August, Remodeling Continued Its Climb
Once again, the Residential BuildFax Remodeling Index increased in both year-over-year and month-to-month readings
Patrick’s Barn: Priming Siding
Back-priming wood siding makes the paint job and the wood last longer.
A Step Toward Fairer Energy-Efficient-Home Valuations
An appraisal form newly introduced by the Appraisal Institute aims to standardize analysis and reporting of energy efficiency features
Smart Phone Apps for Builders: Cost vs Value
A unique app that shows baseline pricing based on project type, level of finish, and region.
Building Skills: Carpentry Basics
5 skills to make you a better carpenter
Green Jobs’ Growing Share of Construction
A McGraw-Hill Construction study indicates green jobs comprise about one third of the design-and-construction workforce
Are Code-Mandated Air-Sealing Tests a Financial Burden to Builders?
An owner/builder, worried that required blower-door tests could cost him thousands of dollars, decides not to seek a building permit after all
Drain/Overflow Assemblies
Learn the difference between the three basic styles of drain/overflow assemblies.
What’s the Difference: Degree of opening
European-style cabinet hinges, also known as concealed hinges, are affordable, simple to install, and unparalleled in adjustability. There is a European hinge for just about every situation: face frame or…

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