BUILDING SKILLS: Installing Housewrap At Inside Corners

A Japanese company takes a new approach to earthquake-proof homesby Daniel S. Morrison

Get the details right, and a small increase in wall thickness can make a big difference in energy performanceby Rick Arnold

Healthful, light-filled, and energy-efficient, this home reaches back to its California past and toward a sustainable futureby David Arkin

These plastic-based barriers help to keep wind and water at bay, but only if you choose the right product and install it correctlyby Fernando Pagés Ruiz

Alternative trim may not be cost-effective when you buy it, but it becomes cost-effective after you've saved money on maintenance or replacementby Gary M. Katz