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Q & A: Ring-shank nails for clapboards

by Mike Guertin

Protection Products for Remodelers Keep Getting Better

Two new items will help you handle dust, spills and more by Tom O'Brien

Protecting A House During Construction

A scratched door, a chipped tub, or a broken window can sour a project in a heartbeat by Gary Gilberg

PEX: an Alternative to Copper Pipe Online Membership Required

Cross-linked polyethylene is tough and flexible, and you don't need a torch to install it by Dave Lovesky

Interlocking Weatherstripping for Doors Online Membership Required

Arguably the best protection against wind and rain penetration, two-piece bronze can be finicky to install by Chris Norris

Tiling With Limestone Online Membership Required

An earthy alternative to the cold, austere look of marble, limestone is easy to work with and maintain by Tom Meehan

Q & A: Upgrading a foam-insulated roof

by Fred Lugano

Silicone Caulking Basics Online Membership Required

For caulking around bathroom and kitchen fixtures, nothing lasts longer or keeps out moisture better than silicone by Brian Zavitz

Fixing a Cold, Drafty House

Forget about weatherstripping doors and windows. Sealing and insulating the attic are the keys to lower heating bills and a more comfortable house. by Fred Lugano

Understanding Common Moisture Problems Online Membership Required

Three case studies illustrate the importance of controlling humidity and air leakage by Marc Rosenbaum

Controlling Air Leakage Online Membership Required

These simple techniques save energy in new construction by Jim Maloney

Organizing the Project Online Membership Required

How one builder creates order at the job site by David Gerstel

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