New Construction

Two new items will help you handle dust, spills and moreby Tom O'Brien

A scratched door, a chipped tub, or a broken window can sour a project in a heartbeatby Gary Gilberg

Cross-linked polyethylene is tough and flexible, and you don't need a torch to install itby Dave Lovesky

Arguably the best protection against wind and rain penetration, two-piece bronze can be finicky to installby Chris Norris

An earthy alternative to the cold, austere look of marble, limestone is easy to work with and maintainby Tom Meehan

by Fred Lugano

For caulking around bathroom and kitchen fixtures, nothing lasts longer or keeps out moisture better than siliconeby Brian Zavitz

Forget about weatherstripping doors and windows. Sealing and insulating the attic are the keys to lower heating bills and a more comfortable house.by Fred Lugano

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

These simple techniques save energy in new constructionby Jim Maloney

How one builder creates order at the job siteby David Gerstel