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Drywall

Fixing Chinese Drywall: A Tampa Builder Hits Top Gear

Carelessness helped create Florida’s Chinese drywall disaster. Cleaning it up is a job for a very careful builder.
Mobile Apps: CertainTeed

CertainTeed’s acoustical simulator lets users compare common noises in residential and commercial applications as heard through the...
Serious Energy Sells Its Business in Colorado

The high-profile supplier retrenches to its core building products.

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Electrical

Air Sealing Recessed Lights

Even when equipped with the most efficient bulbs, can lights are a major source of undetected air leakage in most homes.
A Solar Panel Installer Certification for Electricians Expands Its Reach

UL offers its education program through the trade’s union and association.
Installing Under-Cabinet Lighting

Doing this right is vital.

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HVAC

Product: Zoning System from Lennox Industries

The system maximizes energy efficiency by restricting heating and cooling in seldom-used rooms.
Mystery Inspector 6: Simple, Neat Air-Sealing for Plumbing and HVAC

An inspection of a Maryland jobsite reveals good air-sealing techniques put into practice.
New Products from KBIS 2013

From a unique outdoor grill to a new way to market your business, the 2013 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show was full of surprises.

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Painting

Behr Marquee Exterior Paint

Behr exterior paint keeps appearance looking fresh.
Sealing And Priming Prevents Sap Seepage

Sap from knotholes can seep through paint. The answer? Sealing and priming.
Preventing Bare Wood Exposed by Shrinkage

When doors dry in winter, bare spots appear at panel edges.

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Plumbing

Codes And Standards Lean Toward Better Hot Water Delivery

A demand-control pump that owners is one key saving water and energy.
Sustainability Expert Reports on Hybrid Water Heaters

Next-wave DHW heaters offer performance advantages over conventional tankless and storage water heaters but may not make financial sense.
Innovation Re-emerges In Kitchen and Bath Products

Creativity was alive and well at the 2012 Kitchen and Bath Industry Show.

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Roofing

OSHA: Roof Safety Rules

Fall protection is now OSHA's No. 1 national priority, but a lot of roofing contractors don't know it. Here's what you need to know.
Installing Raised Heel Trusses

Well-designed trusses leave room for plenty of attic insulation.
Roofers face a flood of new state laws

New legislation to curb "storm chasers" could make life more difficult for legitimate roofing contractors

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