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How to install a pre-hung door like a Pro
A systematic approach to install a pre-hung door that ensures an efficient, durable, topnotch installation.
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How to fasten and finish PVC trim
PVC has become the trim material of choice for many contractors who build and remodel homes in places, such as coastal areas, that are subject to harsh weather. Here is how to fasten and finish PVC trim.
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How to cost-effectively make a home more energy-efficient
With careful air-sealing and the right insulation details, a leaky older home can become a tight and energy efficient one.
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A quick, easy way to plumb and straighten walls
Take the time to plumb and straighten walls properly to ensure that the top plates end up directly above the bottom plates.
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How to build an arched passageway
This straightforward approach for building an arched passageway combines basic shop methods with simple site joinery to create an elegant frame-and-panel archway.
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Construction Podcast 39: Benefits of modular building
Modular housing is gaining ground with remodelers and builders nationwide. Chip Lofton, owner of Cardinal Homes, a modular homebuilder, explains the features and benefits of modular building for contractors and homeowners. Modular houses and additions are built in a factory to exacting specifications. The homes are delivered to the jobsite and are erected quickly. And […]
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Quality interior paints homeowners will pay more for
Behr knows what colors and quality interior paints homeowners want on their walls. For 2016, the company’s new colors include Black Pearl, a rich dark brown, Galapagos, a sea-blue green and Symphony Gold, a modern beige. Behr has been offering quality interior paints and stains to Pros for more than 50 years. Find here all […]
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How to evaluate different types of windows
Windows provide light, air and views, but they also affect heating and cooling loads. Here is how to evaluate different types of windows.
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How to read plans and blueprints
Knowing how to read plans and blueprints is critical whether you’re a general contractor, a sub-contractor or a tradesman.
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How to install over the range microwaves and other helpful tips
Readers share how to install over the range microwaves, how to make easier sandpaper cuts for a pad sander, and tips for making a prick punch.
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