Best Practices

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Flexible Ductwork Best Practices: Smooth, Sealed, and Separated

waste in home building affects your bottom line and is like setting fire to your hard-earned money

Home Building's Version of Insanity

Frequently Asked Questions About Applying for the National Housing Quality Awards

crawlspace ventilation

Crawlspaces: To Vent or Not to Vent?

Chuck Shinn retiring_Shinn's work for the construction industry_Classic cubes background illustration_CC0 public domain

Chuck Shinn's Lasting Industry Influence

5 essential lessons from Chuck Shinn_business management_illustration: Igor Serazetdinov / stock.adobe.com

5 Time-Tested Truths for Home Builders

House fire_dryer vent_Photo Flickr user Ada B _Creative Commons

A Guide for Preventing Dryer Vent Fires

Stucco house deep window recess. Flickr user karol m

Proper Flashing for Recessed Windows

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What Is the Role of the Leader?

Advice for home builders from industry pros_builder walking with plans in hand

Business Strategy Lessons From the Building Industry's Sages and Survivors

Doug Walter_better home lighting_kitchen

Tips for Providing Lighting That Sets Your Homes Apart

Steps for ensuring new home designs pencil out

Product Development: The Cost of Getting It Wrong

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