Other Materials

by Mike Guertin

A Japanese company takes a new approach to earthquake-proof homesby Daniel S. Morrison

Get the details right, and a small increase in wall thickness can make a big difference in energy performanceby Rick Arnold

Healthful, light-filled, and energy-efficient, this home reaches back to its California past and toward a sustainable futureby David Arkin

How much time, trouble, and money does it take to install deck planks? It all depends on the fasteners you use.by Justin Fink

These plastic-based barriers help to keep wind and water at bay, but only if you choose the right product and install it correctlyby Fernando Pagés Ruiz

A steel skin, exposed framing, and a central atrium distinguish this industrial-strength version of a classic dog-run houseby Bede Van Dyke

Comfortable quarters for a family of five on a postage-stamp lot in Houston, but for only $70 per square footby Carlos Ulloa

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

The EPA is banning CCA lumber. The replacements are safer, but they may change how you build a deck.by Daniel S. Morrison

Whether it's the floor of a big house or a small addition, an accurate layout promotes smooth installationby Jim Anderson

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

Furniture-grade cabinetry, a woodburning pizza oven and sleek details set this shiny kitchen apartby Keith Dempster

If vinyl’s final, you’d best get the details right. A veteran builder shows how to make it water-resistant and attractive.by Mike Guertin

A hidden steel frame supports the roof and keeps this bandylegged structure on its feetby Bill Phillips

The bones beneath concrete's muscle, rebar has to be cut, bent and tied properly to do its jobby Howard Stein

Dry-laid walls reinforced with steel and filled with concrete make a weathertight, bugproof houseby Fred Leadbeater

by John V. Cord

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