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HVAC Comfortech
Well over 200 suppliers and exhibitors will be displaying the latest technologies and products at the product showcase. This is a great way to ensure your company is keeping...Read more about
Well over 200 suppliers and exhibitors will be displaying the latest technologies and products at the product showcase. This is a great way to ensure your company is keeping...Read more about
Gulf Coast Building & Remodeling Expo
In addition to exhibits and educational seminars, the Gulf Coast Building and Remodeling Expo is proud to feature redecorating and remodeling expert Frank Bielic at this...Read more about
In addition to exhibits and educational seminars, the Gulf Coast Building and Remodeling Expo is proud to feature redecorating and remodeling expert Frank Bielic at this...Read more about
Ecobuild Fall
The meat of the convention is a cutting-edge 3-day program of over 100 technical sessions. You don't need to be convinced of the direction of green building. You're probably...Read mroe about
The meat of the convention is a cutting-edge 3-day program of over 100 technical sessions. You don't need to be convinced of the direction of green building. You're probably...Read mroe about
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Construct Seattle Annual Conference and Exposition
Construct Seattle is home to over 150 exhibits and over 40 seminars and presentations during this two day industry extravaganza. The convention is geared towards everyone...Read more about
Construct Seattle is home to over 150 exhibits and over 40 seminars and presentations during this two day industry extravaganza. The convention is geared towards everyone...Read more about
Annual DesignTrends Seattle Interior Design Show
The Interior Design show is home to hundreds of exhibits and over 40 presentations, workshops, and seminars during this two day interior design bonanza. The show is geared...Read more about
The Interior Design show is home to hundreds of exhibits and over 40 presentations, workshops, and seminars during this two day interior design bonanza. The show is geared...Read more about
Framing Rake Walls
Rake walls are common in house design, but building them is far from routine. Unless you have developed a standard method for framing these walls, the first time you encounter a complex...
Rake walls are common in house design, but building them is far from routine. Unless you have developed a standard method for framing these walls, the first time you encounter a complex...
Retrofitting a Whirlpool Tub
In recent years, an increasing number of my bathroom remodeling customers have been requesting whirlpool tubs, which require more careful planning to install than...Read more about
In recent years, an increasing number of my bathroom remodeling customers have been requesting whirlpool tubs, which require more careful planning to install than...Read more about
Reroofing Over Asphalt Shingles
As a roofing contractor doing business in my hometown for more than 20 years, I consider it my obligation to give customers the best value for their money. When their...Read more about
As a roofing contractor doing business in my hometown for more than 20 years, I consider it my obligation to give customers the best value for their money. When their...Read more about
Troubleshooting Roof Leaks: Problems & Solutions
As an architect who has worked with the roofing industry since 1977, I often inspect leaking roofs. I have found that poor flashing details - at penetrations, at roof edges, or where...Read more on
As an architect who has worked with the roofing industry since 1977, I often inspect leaking roofs. I have found that poor flashing details - at penetrations, at roof edges, or where...Read more on
Avoiding Moisture Problems in Cooling Climates
To build long-lasting, energy-efficient, healthy houses in the Florida peninsula and Gulf Coast regions of the United States, builders must take into account the unique...Read more about
To build long-lasting, energy-efficient, healthy houses in the Florida peninsula and Gulf Coast regions of the United States, builders must take into account the unique...Read more about
Backfill: Up-to-Date Roof
Bennington, Vermont, is located at the southern edge of a historic slate-quarrying region that stretches along more than 50 miles of the Vermont/New York state line...Read more about
Bennington, Vermont, is located at the southern edge of a historic slate-quarrying region that stretches along more than 50 miles of the Vermont/New York state line...Read more about
Energy-Efficient Cathedral Ceilings
As a builder in the Energy-Crafted Homes (ECH) program in Massachusetts, I've been putting together energy-efficient houses for years. Homes in the program have to meet...Read more about
As a builder in the Energy-Crafted Homes (ECH) program in Massachusetts, I've been putting together energy-efficient houses for years. Homes in the program have to meet...Read more about
Repiping With PEX
Where I work in southern California, "aggressive" water is a major problem. This catch-all term refers to high alkalinity or high mineral or gas content in the water that causes the...Read more about
Where I work in southern California, "aggressive" water is a major problem. This catch-all term refers to high alkalinity or high mineral or gas content in the water that causes the...Read more about
Sealing and Flashing Metal Roofs
Sealants are rarely used on barn roofs because the roof slopes are typically steep enough that rain and snow drain off in true watershed fashion. But house roofs, with dormers...Read more about
Sealants are rarely used on barn roofs because the roof slopes are typically steep enough that rain and snow drain off in true watershed fashion. But house roofs, with dormers...Read more about
Plastic Plumbing Comes of Age
If your plumber is up-to-date, you may have heard of a new product for potable water piping and tubing. In fact, this product is not so new: PEX has been available for potable...Read more about
If your plumber is up-to-date, you may have heard of a new product for potable water piping and tubing. In fact, this product is not so new: PEX has been available for potable...Read more about
Home Design and Remodeling Show: Ft. Lauderdale
Some home improvement conventions and tradeshows encourage vendors to exhibit their products and quickly find some keynote speaker or professional seminars. The Home Design...Read more about
Some home improvement conventions and tradeshows encourage vendors to exhibit their products and quickly find some keynote speaker or professional seminars. The Home Design...Read more about
Remodeler's Journal: Cleaning Up After the Storm
I slept through Hurricane Fran in September of 1996. Because the North Carolina Piedmont is 150 miles inland, I assumed there was nothing to worry about. As daylight came and I got...Read more about
I slept through Hurricane Fran in September of 1996. Because the North Carolina Piedmont is 150 miles inland, I assumed there was nothing to worry about. As daylight came and I got...Read more about
Pan Flashing a Chimney
For many decades on Cape Cod, masons have routinely used a single, large sheet of lead to create a through-pan flashing for their chimneys. The main reasons for using lead pan...Read more about
For many decades on Cape Cod, masons have routinely used a single, large sheet of lead to create a through-pan flashing for their chimneys. The main reasons for using lead pan...Read more about
Backfill: Unstoppable Force Meets Immovable Flange
I recently replaced an older, water-guzzling toilet with a low-flow model. The old toilet had been installed over a ceramic tile floor on a concrete slab, so I anticipated an...Read more about
I recently replaced an older, water-guzzling toilet with a low-flow model. The old toilet had been installed over a ceramic tile floor on a concrete slab, so I anticipated an...Read more about
Getting Quality from Fiberglass Insulation
My company specializes in high-quality insulation work, in both new construction and retrofit applications. We also provide energy consulting and energy audits that include...Read more on
My company specializes in high-quality insulation work, in both new construction and retrofit applications. We also provide energy consulting and energy audits that include...Read more on
Plumbing Problem-Solvers
Most contractors are happy leaving pipes, fittings, and bath fixtures to the plumber, but at some point you're likely to get your feet wet dealing with some kind of plumbing...Read more about
Most contractors are happy leaving pipes, fittings, and bath fixtures to the plumber, but at some point you're likely to get your feet wet dealing with some kind of plumbing...Read more about
Indoor Mold Causes and Cures
Over the last few years, "mold" has turned into the ugliest four-letter word on the job site. The mold monster has become the bane of builders, insurers realtors, and homeowners...Read more about
Over the last few years, "mold" has turned into the ugliest four-letter word on the job site. The mold monster has become the bane of builders, insurers realtors, and homeowners...Read more about
Builder Blunders
One thing I've learned from investigating problems with wood in residential construction is that everybody makes mistakes. Most are minor lapses that don't rise above punch lists...Read on about
One thing I've learned from investigating problems with wood in residential construction is that everybody makes mistakes. Most are minor lapses that don't rise above punch lists...Read on about
Backfill: Subtle Soffit Vent
We pay as much attention to the quality of our exterior trim as we do the interior trim on the upscale houses we build, so we don't want to see ugly strip vents or round metal...Read more about
We pay as much attention to the quality of our exterior trim as we do the interior trim on the upscale houses we build, so we don't want to see ugly strip vents or round metal...Read more about
Low-Slope Reroof with EPDM
While weighing the options for replacing a small, low-slope, porch hip roof, I quickly rejected half-lap, mineral-surfaced roll roofing. It would have to be redone or coated...Read more about
While weighing the options for replacing a small, low-slope, porch hip roof, I quickly rejected half-lap, mineral-surfaced roll roofing. It would have to be redone or coated...Read more about
Plumbing Pitfalls for Bathroom Remodels
Beginning contractors often make the mistake of pumping up a customer's early expectations, only to discover unresolved issues and problems later that cause the cost of the jo...Read more about
Beginning contractors often make the mistake of pumping up a customer's early expectations, only to discover unresolved issues and problems later that cause the cost of the jo...Read more about
Have Asphalt Shingles Improved?
Asphalt shingles have been a familiar standby for more than 100 years. Over time, they've come to dominate the steep-slope roofing market, accounting for 80% to 90% of all...Read more about
Asphalt shingles have been a familiar standby for more than 100 years. Over time, they've come to dominate the steep-slope roofing market, accounting for 80% to 90% of all...Read more about
Fine Tuning Forced-Air Heat
Hydronic, or hot water, heating has been standard for years in many parts of the U.S. It is seeing a surge in popularity at present, mainly because of the increasing use of radiant...Read more about
Hydronic, or hot water, heating has been standard for years in many parts of the U.S. It is seeing a surge in popularity at present, mainly because of the increasing use of radiant...Read more about
Concrete Basics
Ready-mix plants all around the country sell hundreds of different concrete mixes. Fine-tuning your mix and your techniques can get pretty complicated. But you can usually do...
Ready-mix plants all around the country sell hundreds of different concrete mixes. Fine-tuning your mix and your techniques can get pretty complicated. But you can usually do...
Engineered Exterior Trim
More and more customers are insisting on low-maintenance exteriors, while builders are facing rising prices for quality lumber. So when it comes time to choose exterior trim...
More and more customers are insisting on low-maintenance exteriors, while builders are facing rising prices for quality lumber. So when it comes time to choose exterior trim...
Running a Handyman Sideline
Although most handyman businesses are one-pickup operations with low overhead and no employees, that's not the only possible business model. I own a full-service kitchen-and-bath...Read more about
Although most handyman businesses are one-pickup operations with low overhead and no employees, that's not the only possible business model. I own a full-service kitchen-and-bath...Read more about
Keeping the Design Phase on Track
I've long appeciated the advantages of design/build. This approach to construction removes you from the rat race of competitive bidding. It enables you to get reimbursed for the...Read more about
I've long appeciated the advantages of design/build. This approach to construction removes you from the rat race of competitive bidding. It enables you to get reimbursed for the...Read more about
Hiring an Architect
How often do you pass a residential construction project in your town and think, "Now, that's a good design"? And how often do you pass a project and shake your head in disbelief...Read more about
How often do you pass a residential construction project in your town and think, "Now, that's a good design"? And how often do you pass a project and shake your head in disbelief...Read more about
Roofing With Concrete Tile
Our roofing company is located in Southern California, where most houses are roofed with concrete tiles. Until 30 or 40 years ago, almost all roof tiles installed in the United...Read more about
Our roofing company is located in Southern California, where most houses are roofed with concrete tiles. Until 30 or 40 years ago, almost all roof tiles installed in the United...Read more about
National Electrical Contractors Convention and Trade Show
The 13th annual National Electrical Contractors Convention and Trade Show will be held from Oct. 3-7, 2008 at the McCormick Place Lakeside Center in Chicago, IL ...Read more about
The 13th annual National Electrical Contractors Convention and Trade Show will be held from Oct. 3-7, 2008 at the McCormick Place Lakeside Center in Chicago, IL ...Read more about
Designing Better Kitchens
Often I'll visit a recently finished home where the kitchen has obviously been given a lot of attention but doesn't really work well for the homeowners. Sometimes this is...Read more about
Often I'll visit a recently finished home where the kitchen has obviously been given a lot of attention but doesn't really work well for the homeowners. Sometimes this is...Read more about
Annual JLC Live Midwest Residential Construction Show
I just returned from the JLC Live Show in Minneapolis, 1 of 4 JLC Live trade shows that take place every year. If you live in or near Providence, Minneapolis, LA, or Seattle...Read more about
I just returned from the JLC Live Show in Minneapolis, 1 of 4 JLC Live trade shows that take place every year. If you live in or near Providence, Minneapolis, LA, or Seattle...Read more about
National Pavement Expo
Like many tradeshows and conventions, the latest technology and products will be on display at NPE West. To keep abreast of advancements in the paving industry, you can't...Read more about
Like many tradeshows and conventions, the latest technology and products will be on display at NPE West. To keep abreast of advancements in the paving industry, you can't...Read more about
National Association of Elevator Contractors Annual Convention
The National Association of Elevator Contractors Annual Convention is once again a showcase for the elevator industry's most cutting edge technology, business practices...Read more about
The National Association of Elevator Contractors Annual Convention is once again a showcase for the elevator industry's most cutting edge technology, business practices...Read more about
Home Improvement and Remodeling Show
In years past, the convention has hosted over 350 home improvement and remodeling companies, suppliers, and vendors. This year promises to be as big as ever...Read more about
In years past, the convention has hosted over 350 home improvement and remodeling companies, suppliers, and vendors. This year promises to be as big as ever...Read more about
Where are Drywall Jobs Going?
It may surprise you to know they are going online. As frustrating as this might be for most drywall hangers, it is true today and becoming even more true each day. What does...Read more about
It may surprise you to know they are going online. As frustrating as this might be for most drywall hangers, it is true today and becoming even more true each day. What does...Read more about
Annual PHCC Convention
The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association is having its 126th Annual PHCC Convention from September 30-October 3, 2008 at the Altanta Marriott Marquis in Atlanta, GA...Read more about
The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association is having its 126th Annual PHCC Convention from September 30-October 3, 2008 at the Altanta Marriott Marquis in Atlanta, GA...Read more about
Annual Kitchen & Bath Design & Remodeling Expo, Northeast
The Kitchen & Bath Design and Remodeling Expo, Northeast, is the premier tradeshow for kitchen and bath remodelers in the nation. With close to 100 exhibits, and a full...Read more about
The Kitchen & Bath Design and Remodeling Expo, Northeast, is the premier tradeshow for kitchen and bath remodelers in the nation. With close to 100 exhibits, and a full...Read more about
Build Boston: The Annual Build Boston Tradeshow and Convention
For more in-depth discussion on specific fields and developments, over 225 workshops will be offered throughout the tradeshow. Special, day-long tutorials will also be held...Read more about
For more in-depth discussion on specific fields and developments, over 225 workshops will be offered throughout the tradeshow. Special, day-long tutorials will also be held...Read more about
