Water and Moisture Control

Sheetrock Mold Tough by Myron R. Ferguson

HardieBacker, Durock, and DensShield each has characteristics that affect where it can be installed and how tile is placed on it by Rob Yagid

If your house is under assult from groundwater, make perforated pipe your first line of defense by Eric Nelson

by Joseph Lstiburek, Myron R. Ferguson

Today's houses make it easier for mold to thrive. The cure is quick cleanup and smarter choices in materials. by Joseph Lstiburek

Let simple wooden wedges do the heavy lifting by Mike Guertin

There's no better way to prepare a house for painting, but be careful you're not doing more harm than good by Jon Tobey

Close the vents and let a heavy-duty vapor barrier keep moisture, mold and radon out of the living space by Larry Janesky

A poorly designed bathroom is no better than a leaky roof; an experienced bath designer tells where the worst problems occur and how to prevent them by Mary Jo Peterson

Flexible caulk joints combined with a drainage path for moisture keep vulnerable trim elements rot-free by John Michael Davis

Why are so many of today's homes plagued by rot, mildew and stale air, and what can we do about it? by Stephen Smulski

Drying the foundation and sealing air leaks make houses durable and healthy by Fred Lugano

by Frank M. Marlow

by Russell A. Bertrand