Quality Matters Avoid Unnecessary Expense and Homeowner Discomfort: Get HVAC Ducts Right Getting HVAC ducts wrong will likely result in higher utility bills and more frequent comfort complaints from buyers. Those pitfalls are easy to avoid if you know what to look for
Quality Matters Better R-Values With Blown-in Insulation There’s a strong case to be made for blown-in fiberglass insulation: It can help homes achieve a great effective R-value
Quality Matters Making Sure Doors Are Watertight Mastering these basics of proper door flashing will help avoid leaks around doors and keep the installation watertight
Quality Matters Building Garages That Are Airtight Garages are a difficult area to correctly detail, but also one of the most important
Quality Matters How to Prevent Tile Cracks Properly isolating the tile from the subfloor helps builders eliminate cracked tile—a common callback
Quality Matters Getting Deck Ledgers Right It’s a seemingly simple detail, but mistakes made when building deck ledgers can cause multiple headaches
Quality Matters Batts Done Right—Insulation Best Practice To boost comfort and efficiency, pay close attention to details when installing fiberglass batts and insist on a Grade 1 job from your crew and subs
Quality Matters What Is the Cost of Quality Construction? A 25-year veteran of the housing industry makes the case for investing in good quality up front instead of paying for poor quality later
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
