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Trim-Tex Fast Edge 90-degree corner bead provides quicker installation with less need for joint compound, according to the company. Made of laminated paper over a vinyl core, ...
April 7, 2025
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Shipping containers backdrop for U.S. Capitol as the Trump administration rolls out tariffs on imported goods.
April 4, 2025
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Feb. 13, 2025
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Aerial view of the Panorama Idea Home in Colorado
Dec. 5, 2024
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Building material prices are now slightly lower compared with last year.
Sept. 16, 2024
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Lisa Morey is the founder of Nova Terra, a Colorado-based company that creates eco-friendly masonry blocks.
Aug. 13, 2024
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Stucco: the most popular exterior material for single-family home starts in 2023.
July 25, 2024
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Instead of using expanding spray foam to air-seal sill plates to the subfloor or concrete slab, use a thick, continuous bead of construction adhesive to create a more reliable seal.
June 10, 2024

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