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5 Roofs That Will Last a LifetimeOnline Membership Required

These premium products offer time-tested longevity, so your choice depends on price, appearance, and installation requirements

Reconsidering Rot-Resistant Framing MaterialOnline Membership Required

Copper- and borate-based preservative treatments have proven effectiveness, but structural plastics are more durable

Laminate Flooring Is Here to StayOnline Membership Required

It's better-looking and more affordable than ever

PEX Pipe: Is Copper On the Way Out?Online Membership Required

Cross-linked polyethylene tubing is cheaper to buy, is faster to install, and won't corrode or explode

Deck-Fastener Options

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

Making Sense of Housewraps

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

Handsaw RevivalOnline Membership Required

Today's handsaws cut all kinds of material with renewed comfort, control, and durability

Shopping for Kitchen FaucetsOnline Membership Required

We help you sort through the choices with reliability, style, and function in mind

The New Forest of Man-Made TrimOnline Membership Required

Alternative trim may not be cost-effective when you buy it, but it becomes cost-effective after you've saved money on maintenance or replacement

Glass TileOnline Membership Required

It's the hottest thing on the market, but the installation is trickier than with ceramic tile

Does Vinyl Belong on a Fine Home?

A look at the pros and cons of vinyl siding and polyvinyl chloride

Choosing Materials for Exterior DecksOnline Membership Required

From tropical hardwoods to man-made plastic composites, the choices are more varied than ever

Powder-Actuated ToolsOnline Membership Required

Available as single-shot, semiautomatic or full automatic, these low-velocity tools are the ones carpenters choose when driving fasteners into concrete or steel

Burner BasicsOnline Membership Required

If you think the choice is as simple as gas vs. electric, you could end up with a great-looking stove that takes forever to boil water and even longer to clean

Editors PickAll About Rain GuttersOnline Membership Required

Whether aluminum, copper, steel or plastic, gutters need good design and proper installation to put roof runoff where it belongs

Q & A: Vinyl windows at high altitudesOnline Membership Required

Overhead Garage DoorsOnline Membership Required

They're the largest and most visible moving parts of your house, but with all the options out there, don't leave the choice up to someone else

Plastic Tub-ShowersOnline Membership Required

One-piece fixtures are quick to install, but should you buy a gelcoat or an acrylic model?

Choosing DuctworkOnline Membership Required

The kind of ducts you use and the number and types of turns they make dramatically affect HVAC-system performance

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