New James Hardie app generates accurate home measurements from smart phone photos. More
New system slashes lumber use by up to 25% and eliminates the need for plywood or... More
When a shingled roof meets a side wall, improper installation of flashing can cause rainwater to leak inside. Keeping this area of the house dry is a tough endeavor so taking extra care to prevent leaking will prevent callbacks and future headaches. More
If step flashing isn’t tucked behind the housewrap on the wall above, rainwater can drain into the walls below More
Here's a slick way to build a weather-tight seal into an entry door that comes with pre-applied brickmold casings. More
Despite its rigorous standards, Passive House design lends itself to Habitat’s volunteer-driven model. More
Vinyl windows stand the test of seven winters for one passive solar home. More
Ready-mix plants all around the country sell hundreds of different concrete mixes. Fine-tuning your mix and your techniques can get pretty complicated. Here are some of the basics. More
Flexible peel and stick flashing membranes have made rigid pre-formed pan flashings a thing of the past. More
Even when equipped with the most efficient bulbs, can lights are a major source of undetected air leakage in most homes. More
