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A New Approach to Deck Framing

FastenMaster’s Icon ScrewJoists are straight, light, and easy to install More

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The Problem With Quartz: Rising Health Concerns Prompt Bans and New Safety Measures

Despite its enduring popularity for its style and durability, quartz countertops... More

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Building Materials Prices Rise Again in March

Softwood Lumber prices increased on a month-over-month basis for the first time... More

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Queen of Zero: Going to Scale With Panel Construction

Nicole Tysvaer explains why SIPs, the building enclosure of JLC Case Study home,... More

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Building Material Prices Inch Up in November

Softwood lumber prices fell by nearly 6% in November and are down almost 20% on a... More

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Installing a Precast Shower Floor

Rich Balland walks us through the installation of a relatively affordable... 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

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Queen of Zero: A JLC Case Study Home

This Queen Anne Victorian merges historic architecture with a net-zero standard of... More

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What Brands Do Residential Contractors Prefer?

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

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A Clear-Eyed View of Building Tech

Meet Belinda Carr, a master at exposing the fallacies in the media and marketing... More

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