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MovingHiring a Home Inspector? Ask These 10 Questions
How to make sure the pro who performs your home inspection is properly qualified and insured, so you can protect your big investment
Full StoryMaterialsInsulation Basics: What to Know About Spray Foam
Learn what exactly spray foam is, the pros and cons of using it and why you shouldn’t mess around with installation
Full StoryGreat Home ProjectsHow to Bring Out Your Home’s Character With Trim
New project for a new year: Add moldings and baseboards to enhance architectural style and create visual interest
Full StoryKnow Your HouseBuilding or Remodeling? Get the Lowdown on Load Codes
Sometimes standard isn’t enough. Learn about codes for structural loads so your home will stay strong over time
Full StoryCurb AppealKnow Your House: Anatomy of a Brick Veneer Wall
Brick's new role as skin versus structure offers plenty of style options for traditional exteriors
Full StoryKnow Your HouseMeet the Studs
Two-by-fours are just the kind of strong, silent type every home needs. Get to know studs — and how they lie about their size — right here
Full StoryArchitectureLearn the Language of Trusses in Design
If figuring out all those intersecting beam configurations under roofs makes your eyes cross, here's help
Full StoryThe Art of ArchitectureArchitect's Toolbox: Rain Screens Up House Health
To thwart unwanted moisture and poor air quality in your home, think rain screens and drainage planes
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