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A Smarter Way of Charging for Overhead and Profit
A Smarter Way of Charging for Overhead and Profit

When bidding on a project, you need more than a simple formula.

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How to Turn High Material Prices to Your Advantage
How to Turn High Material Prices to Your Advantage

Long lead times and high prices are not a problem, they're an opportunity.

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Looking Ahead to the 2024 IRC
Looking Ahead to the 2024 IRC

Glenn Matheson previews upcoming changes to the model residential building code, which will eventually shape the local codes that apply to you.

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Remodeling Sector Enters a Moderate Cyclical Downturn
Remodeling Sector Enters a Moderate Cyclical Downturn

Zonda’s Residential Remodeling Index projects annual decreases in remodeling sector activity through 2025.

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Key Trends in the 2023 Cost vs. Value Report

This year's report, in which average project values fell sharply to their lowest... More

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House Plan of the Week: Modern Ranch From Visbeen Architects

Check out how this upscale home design includes a basement with even more space. More

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Building Material Prices Remain Relatively Stable in August

Residential building material prices have increased 0.2% over the past 12 months More

Replacing a Balcony Floor

Manny Silva breaks down how he solved a leaky problem. More

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Hiring Basics: The Application and the Interview

Paul Winans provides guidance on reviewing resumes, conducting initial phone... More

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House Plan of the Week: Modern Farmhouse for a Narrow Lot

This 2,269-square-foot design is less than 29 feet wide. More

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JLC's Product Roundup

Check out CertainTeed solar shingles, American Flashing kickouts, ThruFlow decking... More

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A Step-by-Step Guide to Sawing Your Way Through a Remodel

Premium Cutting Accessories are a Key to Success More

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An Armchair Engineer's Reading List

These entertaining books that examine the structural underpinnings of many of the... More

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News Briefs

Rate of Job Growth Continues to Cool in July

While the jobs market is showing signs of gradual slowing, high wage growth remains.

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Federal Reserve Raises Interest Rates to 22-Year High

While headline inflation has cooled, core inflation—price increases minus food and...

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Lumber Price Uncertainty Persists

Supply-side limitations coupled with housing strength have caused lumber prices to...

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Remodeling Sector Enters a Moderate Cyclical Downturn

Zonda’s Residential Remodeling Index projects annual decreases in remodeling...

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Tool Test: DeWalt 5-in-1 Drill

Nathan Rinne gets his hands on this compact drill with interchangeable heads.

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Supply Chain

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Material Prices Keep Rising

Lumber and other building material prices move up 19% year-over-year More

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Lumber Price Volatility at 75-Year High

Building material prices increased 15.9% in 2021 and have increased 18.6% since... More

Products

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What Brands Do Residential Contractors Prefer?

The survey reveals the building product brands that are used most by residential... More

Quicker Stair Stringer Support

Pylex screw piles can be installed by hand, and might let you skip the concrete. More

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JLC Product Roundup

Fiberboard insulation panels from TimberHp, a sleek glass wall system from Sierra... More

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House Plan of the Week: Modern Ranch From Visbeen Architects

Check out how this upscale home design includes a basement with even more space.

House Plan of the Week: Modern Farmhouse for a Narrow Lot

This 2,269-square-foot design is less than 29 feet wide.

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