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What’s Worse: Air Leaks or Not Enough Insulation
Al Cobb's goal is simple: Build better houses and help consumers make better choices. To do that more effectively, he wants to understand the root causes of heat loss a…
Are There Hidden Dangers with PEX Plumbing?
Experienced builders disagree about whether there's enough information about this popular tubing's health hazards.
Book review: Crafting the Considerate House
David Gerstel literally wrote the book on how to run a successful construction company. It’s called Running a Successful Construction Company (Taunton, 1991), and it’s arguably the best...
Do Building Codes Really Do Us Any Good?
A Baltimore-area builder with 30 years of experience is discouraged with what he sees in the building industry: strict building codes but poorly trained carpenters.
New Jacket Has Heating Element
Milwaukee's M12 Jacket uses an M12 battery to stay warm for up to six hours.
Time to give up CAD (Cardboard Aided Design).
With help from a friend, I've decided to learn SketchUp and enter the 21st century.
A Place for Everything
I finally did something to organize my collection of long-handled tools.
Is There a Checklist for Building a House?
Information on energy efficient homes and green design is readily available to anyone with an internet connection or library card. But wading through all of it is a massive undertaking.…
How to Protect and Finish Insulation on an Exterior Foundation Wall
Adding a layer of rigid-foam insulation to the outside of a poured concrete foundation saves energy, but it raises a key question: What's the best way of protecting and finishing…
What Have I Gotten Myself Into?
Our new project space has turned into a bigger project than anticipated.

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