Quality Matters Better R-Values With Blown-in Insulation There’s a strong case to be made for blown-in fiberglass insulation: It can help homes achieve a great effective R-value
Showers + Tubs 5 Tips For Installing An Outdoor Shower The first step for planning an outdoor shower is to consider what it will be used for. Homeowners don’t need much space for a place to rinse...
Quality Matters Making Sure Doors Are Watertight Mastering these basics of proper door flashing will help avoid leaks around doors and keep the installation watertight
Quality Matters Building Garages That Are Airtight Garages are a difficult area to correctly detail, but also one of the most important
Quality Matters How to Prevent Tile Cracks Properly isolating the tile from the subfloor helps builders eliminate cracked tile—a common callback
Quality Matters Getting Deck Ledgers Right It’s a seemingly simple detail, but mistakes made when building deck ledgers can cause multiple headaches
HVAC HVAC Water Heater Systems Are A Winning Combination Research shows that using condensing water heaters or boilers with hydronic air handling units can provide both space- and water-heating efficiencies of 90 percent or higher
Quality Matters Batts Done Right—Insulation Best Practice To boost comfort and efficiency, pay close attention to details when installing fiberglass batts and insist on a Grade 1 job from your crew and subs
Quality Matters Proper Backfilling and Grading for a Dry Foundation Wet basements and crawlspaces rank among the most serious construction defects. These grading and backfilling steps will keep foundations dry
Sales + Marketing Best Practices How to Be More Likable When Not Face to Face Effective phone and email communication make you a more compelling person, even when you’re out of sight