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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Professional Remodeler, CEDIA, NARI, NKBA Partner at KBIS Collaboration Station
PR editors will moderate seven panel discussions at the Chicago show
6 trends and tips for bathroom remodeling in 2012
Bathroom remodels offer a chance to make a big impact without breaking the bank
How a remodeler can become a trusted home adviser
People do business with those they know, like and trust.
Proper air sealing and insulation of residential homes
One of the most cost-effective ways to increase home efficiency is with proper air sealing and insulation.
Kitchen and bath solutions from top remodeling firms
Homeowners want the dream, but budget is a challenge in
kitchen and bathroom projects
Lean Building Blog: What to read on Lean
Today, a sharp young guy named Ryan wrote to me after seeing a Keynote Presentation I did at the recent BuilderExchange meeting in Las Vegas. Two-…
Success through collaboration
When you look at your trade contractors, your suppliers, product distributors, what do you see? Are they a line item, an expense, a necessary evil or…
Lean Design Blog: One small item that can save you $100 per house
I catch myself from time to time spending money on things that I just don’t need to. Whether it’s the cool action video I think I will watch after…
Locating the thermal envelope in remodeling projects
Deciding exactly where to place the thermal envelope is one of the most important decisions made when planning an exterior renovation or major addition.
Senate Republicans introduce bill to restore lead paint opt-out
Bill would amend Toxic Substance Control Act for renovations in pre-1978 homes