Profressional Trades

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

Members of Congress Urge Federal Action on High Lumber Prices

With the cost of construction materials on the rise, homebuilders look to Washington for a solution to the biggest problem plaguing their industry.

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

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

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

Lumber prices dropped in early October, but not nearly enough, and now home builders and lawmakers are working together to...

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

Residential construction led the way to another positive month for construction employment.

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