Ravings of a Neighbor
Remember singing Woody Guthrie's 'This Land Is Your Land' as a kid and feeling the pride of citizenship?
Shielding Their Flames, Gas Water Heaters Get Makeover
A new standard written to guard against water-heater fires fueled by vapors from spilled or improperly stored gasoline takes effect July 1.
Haves and Have Nots
Within the past 24 months I have been told of and observed builders of all sizes creating net profits of 9-18%.
Molding Specification Made Easy
A new concept from Windsor Mill streamlines specification of historically inspired moldings.
An Energy Makeover
Energy efficiency is a by-product of deliberate planning and then building to that plan.
Kitchen Furniture Conceals Appliances
Nothing spoils the look of a vintage kitchen like the gleam of a dishwasher or refrigerator - or even the monotony of continuous stock cabinets.
Moisture Management
Winning the War Against Mold
A year ago, the hysteria surrounding several high-profile court judgments had many lawyers chortling that mold in homes soon would turn into the mother lode of construction defect litigation—the new asbestos