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Thermal- and Moisture-Control Layers for an Energy-Efficient House
Designer Mike Maines shares tips and tricks for choosing continuous exterior insulation that fits your home's needs.
Septic-System Drainpipe Runs Through the Garage … Huh?
The shortest distance between the house foundation and the septic tank is through the garage foundation.
Exterior Insulation
A Roxul ComfortBoard IS installation offers advantages: thermal break, increased wall R-value, and drainage
Underground Electric Service
Underground service avoids unsightly overhead lines and a meter that's screwed to the front of the house.
Patio Under Deck
A concrete slab under the deck will make a finished basement more usable
Gable Wall — Side, Trim, and Raise
Taking care of the siding, trim, and paint at the uppermost gable peak before raising the wall saved time
Wall-Framing Tools I Love: QualCraft Wall Jacks
Leave the heavy wall lifting to Jack—Wall Jack, that is
24-in.-on-center Framing
Stack framing members vertically to minimize wasted material.
Make Your Own Precast Deck Footings
Precast deck footings speed process, although digging through boulders takes time.
Well Water Line
Two important steps to protecting the water line from freezing and damage.

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