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Will this loft floor framing be strong enough to store heavy lumber, or should the builder upgrade to something stronger than 2x6 joists?

Pressure to reckon with the two government-sponsored enterprises is yielding ideas, and illustrating how difficult it will be to come up with a satisfactory solution

Introduced on KB Home prototypes last fall, the specially treated roof tile is now being offered by KB in developments in Southern California

It’s simple and austere, representative characteristics of both Apple’s and Google’s success. Maps, or some comparable competitor, will soon be ubiquitous among modern builders.

I get email newletters from several tool manufacturers and retailers in my inbox each week. In some ways it's like a gambling addict working behind the counter at a lottery…

Lukas Smith is looking for the best way to build the radiant-heating system in his new home in southern Ontario. But, feedback from folks in the forums is causing him…

A bad and easily correctable flashing detail led to $150,000.00 in repair costs.

The market outlook in many remodeling categories edges up as more homeowners show interest in moving ahead with upgrades

Is building with the dirt we stand on not a green thing to do?

Recycled shipping containers, energy-scrimping details and a sophisticated design sense create a handsome urban compound in a transitional neighborhood.