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UPDATE: Mike Rowe testifies before Senate
Workingman hero and Discovery channel TV star, Mike Rowe tells the Senate, people who make civilized society possible deserve more respect.
Insulating an Old House from the Outside
A 50-year-old house is about to get an overhaul that will include new sheathing, siding and wall insulation, but the owner is sweating the details
When Does a Conditioned Attic Make Sense?
An Oklahoma builder who builds relatively large single-story homes wonders whether his best approach is to turn the attic into a conditioned space with the use of spray polyurethane insulation.
Framing with Energy in Mind – We’re Still Missing the Boat!
There's a raised ranch house going up next door to my house in Plainville, CT. The 7-man framing crew finished their work today, so I snuck over after work to…
Are you a Master Deck Builder?
Thanks to a new education series from the North American Deck and Railing Association you can officially claim Master Deck Builder status.
Lead Paint: The Fines Are Real
An Oregon painting contractor shells out over $32K for failing to comply with lead-paint regulations.
A Building Debate That Just Won’t Go Away
It's been more than 70 years since someone first recommended the use of a vapor barrier to reduce the risk of condensation inside wall cavities. The recommendation can still spark…
Download the SketchUp Model of the Ultimate Miter-Saw Stand
Our readers helped design it, senior editor Justin Fink built it. See if this job-site saw stand is right for you, and find out how to build your own.
Does It Pay to Use the Most Energy-Efficient Windows?
High-performance windows aren't cheap, but many experts say the energy savings and increased indoor comfort justify the cost. Is this really the case?
How to Calculate Savings from Energy Improvements
Is there a reliable way of estimating lower energy costs, or are there too many variables?

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