Getting HVAC ducts wrong will likely result in higher utility bills and more frequent comfort complaints from buyers. Those pitfalls are easy to avoid if you know what to look for

There’s a strong case to be made for blown-in fiberglass insulation: It can help homes achieve a great effective R-value

Mastering these basics of proper door flashing will help avoid leaks around doors and keep the installation watertight

Garages are a difficult area to correctly detail, but also one of the most important

Properly isolating the tile from the subfloor helps builders eliminate cracked tile—a common callback

It’s a seemingly simple detail, but mistakes made when building deck ledgers can cause multiple headaches

To boost comfort and efficiency, pay close attention to details when installing fiberglass batts and insist on a Grade 1 job from your crew and subs

A 25-year veteran of the housing industry makes the case for investing in good quality up front instead of paying for poor quality later

Wet basements and crawlspaces rank among the most serious construction defects. These grading and backfilling steps will keep foundations dry