Materials

by Tom Meehan

Follow shingles' journey from a roof through an asphalt-recycling facility

by Daniel S. Morrison

by Rob Yagid

by Rob Yagid

USGBC issues report, advises further review

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

Rising energy costs, climate change, and a new social conscience are complicating the way we buildby Scott Gibson

The Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing issues its annual Top 10 list

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Radiant-barrier sheathingby Andy Engel

by T.H. Richards

With acid-based stains, you can add an attractive, low-maintenance finish to ordinary concrete floorsby Shellie Rigsby

From OSB and cordless drills to The Home Depot and HGTV, here's a look at how the past quarter-century has shaped the home-building industryby Matthew Teague

In 25 years, a new house won't look like a spaceship, but appearances can be deceivingby Roger Yepsen

There are plenty of new options for storage and organization; you might even reclaim some parking spaceby Charles Bickford

by David Crosby

From mixes and molds to finishes and installation details, a master craftsman shows how basic ingredients can yield elegant resultsby Buddy Rhodes

Smarter strategies can save money, speed construction, improve energy efficiency, and cut down on job-site wasteby Joseph Lstiburek