Rob Yagid

With so many models on the market, which one is for you?

Using butyl-based or rubberized asphalt-based depends on temperature, location

Product packaging is the only real way to tell photoelectric and ionization alarms apart

Manufacturers have improved old materials and developed new ones, expanding the potential for new and remodeled kitchens

Understanding painted and anodized finishes

Open cell and closed cell varieties have varying insulating qualities and applications

This concept home shows how smart design, advanced building practices, and modern technologies improve livability and energy performance

The $80 one, of course, but you can do pretty well for $10

Choosing the right bit helps prevent stripping screws

Decifering the acronyms listed on the labels of shoes and boots

Compact fluorescents and light-emitting diodes are energy-efficient alternatives to standard bulbs

Convection, radiant, and forced air models allow work to go on when temperatures get low

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

What do their ratings really mean?

It may be obvious that the filter is crucial. But based on your work, what type do you need?

If this product is environmentally friendly and stronger than sawn lumber, what's not to like?

EPS, polyurethane/polyisocyanurate, and XPS all have the same roots

Why settle for what's left in your chalkline when a variety of colors await your discovery?

Both acrylic and glass blocks transmit light while still providing a measure of privacy