5 Ways to Silence Squeaky Floors
Take these tips to heart to deliver quiet floors and satisfied homeowners
Tips for Placing HVAC Ducts in Conditioned Space
See how putting HVAC ducts inside conditioned space in a home benefits both the builder and the homeowner
Don't Underestimate the Importance of Roofing Underlayment
Regardless of which product you choose to use, installing a roofing underlayment will help ensure the roof system withstands the elements and the home stays dry
How to Build Healthy Homes That Protect Homebuyers From Radon
Consider a relatively simple and inexpensive passive mitigation system to vent radon—a radioactive, odorless, invisible gas—and deliver a truly healthy home
Reduce Lumber Waste: 3 Effective Strategies for Home Builders
Dumpsters overflowing with lumber are merely a symptom. To really reduce lumber waste on jobsites, you need to address your systems
Construction Job Search? Make Your Résumé Shine With These Tips
Résumé-writing advice for construction industry job seekers
Sales + Marketing Best Practices
How to Be More Likable When Not Face to Face
Effective phone and email communication make you a more compelling person, even when you’re out of sight
Quality Matters
Proper Backfilling and Grading for a Dry Foundation
Wet basements and crawlspaces rank among the most serious construction defects. These grading and backfilling steps will keep foundations dry
Quality Matters
Tips for Conquering Drywall Cracks in Walls and Ceilings
At best, drywall cracks are annoying; at worst, they hint at a deeper issue. Follow these steps to keep your drywall crack-free
Quality Matters
Sill Flashing With a Water-Resistive Barrier
Proper window flashing is a multistep process, but it could all be for naught if you don’t correctly detail the sill
Quality Matters
Draftstopping for Optimal Home Energy Efficiency
Insulating and air sealing unseen and hard-to-reach pockets is critical to energy-efficient homes
Quality Matters
Conditioning the Crawlspace
Creating a sealed, insulated, and air-conditioned crawlspace solves a host of potential problems, regardless of where you build
Improving Air Quality in the Kitchen
Air quality matters in every room of the house, but unique factors are in play where cooking takes place
Quality Matters
Calling for Kick-Outs—Lost Art or Essential Protection Against Water Intrusion?
Kick-out diverters are essential to a proper roof-wall flashing system that effectively directs water runoff and mitigates moisture intrusion
How To
Applying Drywall Compound With a Textured Roller
Myron R. Ferguson offers five tips for a method that improves production and cuts down on strenuous work
Quality Matters
How to Keep Stucco From Cracking
Controlling cracks in stucco lessens the potential for more serious problems below the surface, but it requires a dedicated process and attention to detail
