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Key-free Padlock

The programmable Tapplock 1+ electronic padlock opens with the touch of a finger or a smartphone app.
Keep Craft Alive: Caleb Johnson, Architect and Builder

Putting people first plays a big part in this business owner's ability to continually produce homes of the highest level of craftsmanship.
Checking Your Construction Estimate

Having a fast, accurate way of checking your prospect's budget will save you time and money in the long run.
Keep Craft Alive: Brandon Patterson, Workforce Development Leader

This home-building advocate is dedicated to helping the next generation of construction professionals learn the skills they need to excel in the trades.
Trading in Your Hammer for a Clipboard

When tradespeople transition into project-management roles, mastering record-keeping and communication skills is essential to success.
Keep Craft Alive: Ethan Harrison, Student and Woodworker

This aspiring furniture maker is taking advantage of every learning opportunity he can find to work towards his goal of owning his own woodworking studio someday.
Keep Craft Alive: Bruno Sutter, Professor of Carpentry and Timber Framing

This traditionally-trained artisan splits his time between teaching the next generation of craftspeople and building timber structures that people will enjoy for years to come.
A 5-Step Guide to Flipping a House

The house-flipping process can be overwhelming to those new to the task. Follow these five steps to ensure that your flip is on track for success and greater returns.
House-Flipping How-Tos

If you know your market and you can stomach the risk, there's still money to be made buying and selling homes.
Keep Craft Alive: Libby Schrum, Woodworker and Furniture Maker

After realizing that the work associated with her college degree left her uninspired, an intensive at the Center for Furniture Craftsmanship and an MFA from the Rhode Island School of Design eventually led Libby to a successful career as a master craftsperson.