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What’s the Difference: Common Tile Backerboards
HardieBacker, Durock, and DensShield each has characteristics that affect where it can be installed and how tile is placed on it.
The Mold Explosion: Why Now?
Today's houses make it easier for mold to thrive. The cure is quick cleanup and smarter choices in materials.
Making Sense of Housewraps
These plastic-based barriers help to keep wind and water at bay, but only if you choose the right product and install it correctly.
How to Replace a Rotted Mudsill
Use simple lifting techniques and reliable flashing details to make this an easy and permanent repair.
The No-Mold Finished Basement
Carpenter Andy Engel demonstrates a reliable way to make a basement comfortable and dry by insulating from the inside using rigid foam.
The Art of Pressure Washing
There's no better way to prepare a house for painting, but be careful you're not doing more harm than good.
Problems after sealing a crawlspace
Q: To dry out my crawlspace, I recently laid a plastic vapor barrier over its dirt floor. However, last winter, the 1920s-vintage house developed gaps in the hardwood floors and warped…
Ensuring the Durability of Energy-Efficient Houses
Why are so many of today's homes plagued by rot, mildew and stale air, and what can we do about it?
Ridge vent without soffit vent
Q: I recently remodeled my home using scissor trusses to create a cathedral-roof section. The trusses terminate at a beam on each side. I’ve just started to notice moisture soaking…
Fixes for Damp, Moldy Houses
Drying the foundation and sealing air leaks make houses durable and healthy.

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