Factory-Finished Siding

Factory-Finished Siding
Factory finishes for wood and fiber cement offer countless color choices and a paint job guaranteed for up to 25 years

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Installing and Flashing Windows Correctly

Installing and Flashing Windows Correctly
If you don’t include housewrap, use a sill pan, and flash the flanges, the work is far from watertight.

Mandatory lead-safety certification coming in 2010

Mandatory lead-safety certification coming in 2010
In less than 2 years, any contractors looking to disturb lead-based paint in homes will need to obtain EPA certification

Hanging drywall on basic walls

Hanging drywall on basic walls
A good finished look starts with properly hung panels, which reduces the work of taping, mudding, and sanding

What's the Difference: Disposable respirators
What do their ratings really mean?

Q & A: Ask the Expert: Spray foam durability

Deck-Fastener Options
How much time, trouble, and money does it take to install deck planks? It all depends on the fasteners you use.

What's the Difference: Layout chalk Online Membership Required
Why settle for what's left in your chalkline when a variety of colors await your discovery?

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