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Are Trade Shows Worth the Trouble?
This builder says there's nothing like an in-person event where you can learn from luminaries, talk with tool and material manufacturers, and network with your peers.
The Air We Breathe
Source control, ventilation, and filtration are the keys to healthy indoor air quality. Dehumidification is important too.
What Makes A Pretty Good House?
High-performance-home designer Michael Maines takes a detailed look at the new low-carbon edition of the grassroots building standard.
Why You Should Pay Attention to Manufacturer Instructions
When it comes to installation methods for generic building products, the code often defers authority to the manufacturer for guidance.
Choosing and Mixing Mortar
Learn time-tested mortar recipes and mixing tips for a variety of masonry projects from 2nd-generation stonemason Cody Macfie.
Building a Zero-Energy Home for Less
An Oregon design-build firm makes high performance more affordable.
Good-Looking and Long-Lasting Traditional Gutters
An extruded-aluminum gutter and matching rake trim recreate a classic eave-to-rake transition.
Streamlined Ceramic Sink
This curvy sink-and-vanity combination offers a sleek and flexible design statement.
A Revolution in Building
Houses are becoming more complicated, material options are multiplying, and our workforce is stretched thin. We can all do more to help.
Set for Life
A compact new build takes cues from boat design to create a long-term, low-maintenance home.

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