Construction Practices
Construction Practices
Articles, surveys, ideas, trends, and tips on best practices for residential builders, remodelers, and architects serving the residential construction industry.
How to Insulate a Heated, Structural Slab with XPS
ProTradeCraft's Building Resilience season three starts with making a basement more comfortable
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How to Retrofit Foundation Footings
To make a low-height basement a more comfortable living space, this remodeler digs deeper but needs to add support to do so
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6 Must-Knows for Installing Pocket Doors
Save your sanity: Do it right the first time
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Crawl Spaces to Basements: Proceed with Caution
Converting a crawl space to other uses can upgrade a home and add significant value, but when done incorrectly, it can also be disastrous
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How to Flash a Dormer
For a trouble-free installation, get the overlaps right at roof-to-wall connections
BBB: Making the Grade
A rating from the Better Business Bureau is a source of pride for some companies, a bitter pill for others
The Model ReModel Show: A Quick Take Down
Ben and the crew make up for lost time with a speedy tear down
Is the BBB's Flame Dwindling in a Digital Age?
The Better Business Bureau is striving to stay relevant
Who Is Liable for Injured Subcontractors?
Medical treatment and lost wages ... When someone working on a roof falls and is injured, there's a price to pay
Do Advanced Framing Techniques Benefit Remodelers?
An energy-minded carpenter’s take on when it makes sense to use less wood in a wall—and when it doesn’t
Lessons From the Fire
One remodeler’s personal tragedy provides unique insights into the customer experience