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
Look Before You Leap Into Multigenerational Living
Multigenerational households have nearly doubled in the U.S. from 1950 to today, according to Pew Research Center…
Quality Matters
Trouble-Free Flashing for Brick Veneer
Air space isn't enough to prevent water problems in a brick veneer wall
How to Be an Agile Buyer in a Seller's Market
First-time buyers entering the market today have to move fast if and when they find a suitable home, as many market conditions heavily favor…
Quality Matters
Construction Quality, Part 2: Getting the Results You Paid For
You’ve created standard work specifications. Now you need to make sure people follow them. Part two in a two-part series
Quality Matters
Construction Quality, Part 1: How to Get What You Pay For
The first step to getting high-quality work is describing exactly what you expect. Part 1 in a two-part series
Quality Matters
Essential Details for Warm, Dry Basements in Cold Climates
For a warm, dry finished basement, pay attention to these details—getting it right goes beyond damp-proofing and exterior drains
Quality Matters
Getting Brick Ties Right
This critical piece of hardware helps determine whether a brick wall stands or falls, but lots of installers get brick ties wrong
No-Fail Home Presale
How to generate buzz, momentum, and sales activity when launching new communities
Quality Matters
Getting HVAC Right: Consider These Tips When Sizing and Specifying
For a trouble-free heating and cooling system that’s long on comfort, you need to specify the equipment, design the ductwork, and make certain everything is correctly installed
Business Management
The VPO Cure: Step-by-Step Guide to Reduce Waste and Boost Your Bottom Line
Any work commissioned after the start of a home spells waste, and that waste is crippling. Here’s the fix
