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11 Wood-Flooring Problems, and Their Solutions Online Membership Required

For flawless wood floors, avoid these installation and finishing mistakes by Charles Peterson

New antimold drywall, same green colorOnline Membership Required

Sheetrock Mold Toughby Myron R. Ferguson

What's the Difference: Tile backerboardOnline Membership Required

HardieBacker, Durock, and DensShield each has characteristics that affect where it can be installed and how tile is placed on itby Rob Yagid

Keep Your Basement Dry With a Curtain Drain

If your house is under assult from groundwater, make perforated pipe your first line of defenseby Eric Nelson

Q & A: Drying a soggy ceilingOnline Membership Required

by Joseph Lstiburek, Myron R. Ferguson

Editors PickThe Mold Explosion: Why Now?Online Membership Required

Today's houses make it easier for mold to thrive. The cure is quick cleanup and smarter choices in materials.by Joseph Lstiburek

Editors PickReplacing a Rotten MudsillOnline Membership Required

Let simple wooden wedges do the heavy liftingby Mike Guertin

Editors PickThe Art of Pressure Washing

There's no better way to prepare a house for painting, but be careful you're not doing more harm than goodby Jon Tobey

Editors PickSealing a CrawlspaceOnline Membership Required

Close the vents and let a heavy-duty vapor barrier keep moisture, mold and radon out of the living spaceby Larry Janesky

Preventing Moisture Problems in Bathrooms

A poorly designed bathroom is no better than a leaky roof; an experienced bath designer tells where the worst problems occur and how to prevent themby Mary Jo Peterson

Exterior-Trim Details That LastOnline Membership Required

Flexible caulk joints combined with a drainage path for moisture keep vulnerable trim elements rot-freeby John Michael Davis

Ensuring the Durability of Energy-Efficient HousesOnline Membership Required

Why are so many of today's homes plagued by rot, mildew and stale air, and what can we do about it?by Stephen Smulski

Editors PickFixes for Damp, Moldy HousesOnline Membership Required

Drying the foundation and sealing air leaks make houses durable and healthyby Fred Lugano

Tip: Solving one paint-cleanup dilemmaOnline Membership Required

by Frank M. Marlow

Q & A: Too much humidity from oversize air conditionerOnline Membership Required

by Russell A. Bertrand

Q & A: Second-floor water pressureOnline Membership Required

by Rex Cauldwell

Understanding Common Moisture ProblemsOnline Membership Required

Three case studies illustrate the importance of controlling humidity and air leakageby Marc Rosenbaum

Q & A: Water in a compressorOnline Membership Required

by Drew Wiley

Q & A: Weatherproofing deck joistsOnline Membership Required

by Scott McBride

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