New Construction

A prize-winning deck, art in the garden, a house with a waterwheel, and more. . .

A pro teaches you his three simple rules for framing rough openings efficiently by Scott Grice

Factory finishes for wood and fiber cement offer countless color choices and a paint job guaranteed for up to 25 years by John Ross

Trade association launches online resource devoted to electrical safety and education

Tips for getting the most out of limited square footage by Sean Groom

Flashing dormers using peel-and-stick bowties by Rick Arnold

The Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing issues its annual Top 10 list

Hollow beams transform a room’s trim detail while making it easy to integrate lighting and run wiring by Chris Whalen

Adding circuits for a new bedroom and bath offers lessons in rough electrical work and integrating new and old wiring by Clifford A. Popejoy

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

Guidelines for working efficiently and knowing how good is good enough by Larry Haun

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

by Fu-Tung Cheng

Structured wiring can link the phones, computers and TVs in your house right now, and who knows what else in the future by Jerry Heesen