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    Profressional Trades

    Become a more well-rounded professional with these insights into life as a pro in the trades.

    Tstuds: Will This New Innovation Eliminate House Wrap?

    Framing with Tstuds minimizes air infiltration in a home, reduces carbon footprints, and saves on electrical energy costs.
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    What to Know About Coping Trim

    Here's a quick little rundown on what to know about coping trim for inside corners.

    Builder Confidence Holds Steady Despite Record High Lumber Prices

    The home building industry is as busy as ever, though certain challenges are becoming real...

    Housing Starts Stumble to Start the Year

    Home building activity dropped in January for the first time in six months. Is this...

    Record High Lumber Prices Still Hindering Home Building

    The problems that plagued the home building industry in 2020 seem to have followed it...

    National Worker’s Group Criticizes OSHA’s COVID-19 Safety Standards

    The National Council for Occupational Safety and Health is not happy with how the federal...

    Home Building Insights from the Houzz Kitchen Trends Study

    Take a deep dive into the world of modern kitchen design and renovation.

    Which Home Improvement and Maintenance Services Are the Most Popular?

    Some of the survey results may surprise you.
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    9 Things Carpenters ALWAYS Do Working On Their Homes

    Ever wonder what practices, principles, tools and materials pro carpenters can't live without? Discover nine...

    New Home Sales Dropped in November Yet Remain Strong

    New home sales are slowing a bit but demand remains high. Can home builders keep...

    Builder Confidence Holds Strong as 2020 Ends

    2020 was a uniquely challenging yet busy year for the home building industry. Will that...

    US Commerce Department Cuts Tariffs on Canadian Lumber

    The decision comes as trade officials look to normalize the price of lumber in the...

    An Expert Guide to Framing Basement Walls

    A poor framing job can bring a whole mess of problems, so we asked a...

    Lumber Prices Finally Fell in October (But Are Still Way Too High)

    Lumber prices dropped in early October, but not nearly enough, and now home builders and...

    Home Builders and Remodelers Optimistic Heading Into Winter

    Remodeling and home building are in high demand, and industry pros anticipate no letup over...

    2021 International Builders’ Show Goes Virtual

    The 2021 International Builders' Show is moving online out of an abundance of caution.
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    Bosch’s New Thermal Camera a ‘Staple for Any Toolbox’

    The camera gives DIYers and pros an easy way to accurately measure, visualize and analyze...
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    14 Things Home Depot Employees Won’t Tell You

    The Home Depot offers a wealth of materials, resources and a customer-friendly return policy. But...

    How to Become a Carpenter

    Carpenters are in demand. If you're interested in a career in the trades, here's what...

    5 Highest-Paying States for Carpenters

    Take a look at the top five states with the highest average professional carpenter salaries...

    An Inside Look Into a Truss Factory

    We visited a truss plant and asked about the most common mistakes framers make when...

    How To Perfect Your Window Trim Installation Process

    A long-time carpenter Travis Larson explains how he installs window trim. Check out these simple...

    Code Check: Stair Codes for Rise, Run, and Nosing  

    A simple but helpful summary of what the IRC code says about building stair rise, run,...