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One of my brothers has a colonial with two upstairs bathrooms. The builders who did his house clearly had enough good sense to include bath vent fans, but not enough…

Although access to consruction financing continues to be a problem, NAHB’s Housing Market Index and McGraw-Hill’s Outlook Report show slivers of light

Adding a layer of rigid-foam insulation to the outside of a poured concrete foundation saves energy, but it raises a key question: What's the best way of protecting and finishing…

Given the trends in population growth and the need to replace old inventory with new homes, the new-home deficit continues to grow. The question is, when will demand rebound enough…

Our new project space has turned into a bigger project than anticipated.

The association also highlights data showing decent return on investment, despite the downturn, for buyers who stay in their homes for eight years or more before selling

Nissan is recalling 303,000 Frontier pickup trucks for steering problems. The recall also affects Xterra SUVs.

A leading economist predicts shifts in commercial and industrial lending that mean easier credit for small businesses

Too much noise is a nagging environmental problem that can be every bit as objectionable as cold air drafts or low indoor air quality. Noise from an outdoor source--a nearby…

What's the best approach with a couple that's divided over the scope of the work? The wife wants the contractor to build a complete house. The husband wants only a…