How To

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    Foundation Settling

    Foundation settling happens. Here's how to keep it from becoming an expensive problem and sinking your reputation.

     
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    Deck Ledger Flashing

    Keeping water away is the key to a well-built deck.

     
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    Avoid Bubbles in Your Flooring

    A bubble or upturned seam in a resilient floor signals a problem beneath the surface that may crop up within the warranty service window.

     
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    I-Joist Intricacies

    Engineered-wood, I-joists work differently than dimensional lumber concerning mid-span holes and notching.

     
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    Dry Sidewalls

    Water will inevitably get past and behind exterior cladding, so create sidewall assemblies that shed and vent moisture.

     
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    Pipe Leaks

    If a pipe's leaking while the house is still under warranty, it's likely that the seeds of the problem were planted during construction.

     
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    Sound Control

    Reducing noise from the outside or between rooms can boost comfort and marketability.

     
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    Drywall Woes

    Drywall cracks and nail pops can drain your profit margin with callbacks.

     
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    Ice Dams

    Here's how to fix or build a better roof to avoid costly callbacks.

     
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    Make a Custom Counter For $8 Per Square Foot

    Concrete specialist Fu-Tung Cheng tells builders how to easily and economically fabricate their own countertops.