As we continue the task of turning our basement into a viable living space, today we frame our perimeter basement walls.

Strategy? We will be following a building concept known as continual insulation, while maximizing the R-value of our 2×4 stud wall.

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By Bob Vila | Updated Sep 24, 2020 12:17 PM

Paying attention to what’s underneath your floors can have a profound effect on noise reduction and sound control in your home.

Like other room components, floors respond to the four steps of soun

Even if the homeowner does not perform a disclosure of the last reparation of the roofing (2) before a verbal offer is released with contractual value (6), the current condition of the roof will be discovered through the exercise of the home inspection (3), which is a legal right of the pros

MOORESVILLE, NC -- Lowe's home improvement company named several top brands including MasterBrand Cabinets, Pergo, Stanley Black & Decker and Positec as 2015 Vendor Partners of the Year at the company's annual vendor forum.  announced this week it has named  The companies were selecte

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With a rebound in the roofing industry from recession FlashCo Manufacturing, Inc. has expanded its product line, introducing new roof flashing materials and accessories for both commercial and residential applications.

FlashCo has also ove

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Choosing the best vinyl flooring depends on the room you're working with. These are the design, cost and installation differences b

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Many people create places in their home to serve as a gym. While a good set of free weights and exercise equip

By Glenda Taylor and Bob Vila | Updated Jan 14, 2022 11:31 AM

Plank flooring has come a long way from the frontier days when rough-hewn boards were nailed to floor joists, resulting in rugged, and somewhat uneven, wa

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Smart decisions made at the start of multifamily design-builds can improve efficiency on the job site, keeping projects on-time and on-budget, so you can make your properties profitable sooner. TDK Cons