Materials

The right adhesive will keep joints tight and wood from rottingby John Michael Davis

Back in the old days, veneer-core plywood was your only choice. Not any longer.by Scott Gibson

Strip oak is not the only option, but without some guidelines, choosing among strip, plank, prefinished, solid and engineered floors can be toughby Roe A. Osborn

Today's sheathing materials offer strength, energy efficiency, economy, and fire-and water-resistance -- but not all in the same packageby Bruce Greenlaw

Because of environmental concerns, cork and linoleum now compete with vinyl as attractive, durable flooring alternativesby Rick Gregory

Learning the language of grade stamps can help builders pass framing inspections and avoid callbacksby Stephen Smulski

Up in the air about using asphalt, wood, slate, tile or metal to keep out the rain? There are lots of choices, and they all have advantagesby Jefferson Kolle