First State Adopts 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code and 2017 WE•Stand
Oregon is the first state to adopt IAPMO’s 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code, employing it as the basis...
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Decking Products Have Sustainable Synergy for Mountain Getaway
Sponsored Content At Mariposa Meadows, a fanciful outdoor living area featuring Trex products meets...
Seeking A Garden-Friendly City? Here’s the List.
The Force is strong when it comes to growing your own food, but how do you mix an urban lifestyle...
When Are Builders Going to Narrow Home Buyer Choices?
Home builders need to learn from a quick-serve restaurant and a vanguard builder if they want to...
Another Reason Every Product Decision Counts
Any manufactured item we purchase matters, now more than ever. My brother Mitch works in the hard...
Do Energy-Efficient Appliances Belong in Your DIY Budget?
Over the long haul, more efficient washers, dryers, and cooktops tend to save enough on water and...
The Renter’s Dilemma
You can upgrade from a rental unit to an affordable, more resilient form of shelter, but the path...
Webinar: The Mainstreaming of High Performance
Learn how to build high-performance, cost-effective, innovative homes in this webinar featuring...
4 Reasons the Built-to-Rent Market Is Heating Up
Built-to-rent housing is one of the fastest-growing sectors of the U.S. housing market, with demand...
Spray Foam’s Pollution Reduction Outweighs Initial GHG Impact
A new report modeling SPF’s impact on the CO2 footprint of a home over its lifespan finds huge...
The New Climate War: The Fight to Take Back Our Planet
Michael Mann has spent the last two decades studying climate science. Even with a clear...
What to Know Before You Buy a House
Tiana Cooper has jumped both feet into rehabbing a 17-year-old home outside Austin. Midway through...
New Drainable WRB Offers a Disruptive Upgrade for Wall Assemblies
This self-stick, water-resistive barrier acts as a sort of Swiss army knife, solving building code,...
