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In 1865 it seems that some people in Amsterdam noticed they were polluting the river Elz with human waste. Hauling odiferous material out of the castle on wagons was unpopular also.

Housing headlines, fact or fiction?

Pneumatic nail guns are great tools when used properly. When used improperly, they are dangerous. Use the right nail gun for the job.

A few simple steps can help you get your submittals approved more quickly so you can get on with the job.

What is a "bibb"?

Why do they call it "drywall"?

I will be building a new home this spring. I want to make sure that my floors (subfloors) will be free of squeaks and do not “bounce” when someone walks across the room. What do you recommend?

Excessive bleeding water was observed in paved concrete after compaction and initial floating was over, approximately one hour after initial placement. The ambient temperature was 5-8 degrees celcius, air content 2.5-3.0 percent, and used superplasticizer blended with AEA. What caused the excess bleed water and how can it be solved?

What is the purpose of an expansion tank on a water heater?

Applying adhesive to the joists before you install sub-floor sheathing is an excellent way to prevent squeaky floors. Why then do some floors squeak, even when joist adhesive has been used?