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
Better Attic Insulation: Simple Solutions for 4 Common Problem Areas
Home builders generally do a good job with blown-in-place attic insulation but should take care with these common trouble spots to ensure a better insulation job and greater home energy efficiency
Financing
What Are You Worth? How to Put a Value on Your Company
Tips for putting a value on your company if a merger or acquisition is in your future—and even if it’s not
Quality Matters
Concrete Foundations: Under-Slab Vapor Barriers Done Right
Properly specify and install a layer of protection under concrete slabs to mitigate moisture issues
How To
10 Value Adds for Your Next Paint Job
10 ways pro painters can get more out of their work and keep clients happy and their bottom line healthy
Quality Matters
Limit Cracks in Construction: Mind the Gap Between Building Materials
The expansion gap between dissimilar materials is a critical detail that can prevent costly callbacks and warranty headaches for home builders
Construction Quality
3 Steps to Avoid Common Painting Problems
When applying paint to stucco, these three exterior paint fundamentals will reduce warranty costs and maintain homebuyer satisfaction
Construction
How to Build a Closed Crawl Space the Right Way
Closed crawl spaces can eliminate mold and moisture problems in homes, but only if they’re built correctly, The Energy & Environmental…
How To
Insider Tips for the Experienced Painter
Tips from painting experts on how to work your way through a painting job with quality, professional results
Quality Matters
Reducing Hot Water Wait Time
Homeowners routinely complain about how long it takes for hot water to reach the tap, but the solution is easier than you think
How To
How to Hone Your Skills at Bid Analysis
Use this formula to select the right trade contractors with more confidence and less risk