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How to Grout Outdoor Tile
Brief Grouting outdoor tile on a concrete patio slab is a lot like grouting interior tile, with a few key differences. First, the grout must be rated for outdoor applications. Second, some of the grout lines should be filled with caulk rather than grout, to create...
How To Renovate Your Kitchen for Less Than $10K
Brief A kitchen can feel like the heart of the house, the place where you spend a significant amount of time, be it eating or entertaining. Because a kitchen is so integral to your home, if it’s not making you happy, for one reason or another, you may be craving an...
How to Lay a Brick Walkway
Brief A beautiful brick walkway is a perfect way to say welcome to visitors and residents alike. This simple brick walkway imparts a classic look—yet it's so easy to make, requiring simple tools and just a few types of building materials. Insight Basics of a...
How to Build a Retaining Wall With Blocks
Brief Slopes can create big challenges when building landscaping projects. Many structures, including sheds, walkways, gazebos, and patios, require flat surfaces. Even garden planting areas are much more effective if they are situated in flat areas of the yard....
How to Limit the Use of Fossil fuels in Homes and Workplaces.
Brief Building codes are long. They are wonky. They are dense. And they’re one of the most powerful tools policymakers can use to fight climate change, improve public health, and save households money.States and cities across the country are revamping these often...
How to Retrofit a Building for Lower Energy Bill
Brief Retrofitting your home can help to lower your energy bills and make your home warmer — here’s what you need to know.Retrofitting helps to improve a property’s energy efficiency through the addition of new technology or features, and it can help to save you...
How to Ease Workers’ Anxieties About Returning to the Iobsite
In the early weeks of the U.S. coronavirus pandemic, safety managers at EV Construction fielded questions from employees and subcontractors who were concerned about the safety of working during the growing outbreak. They wanted to know how company leaders planned to...
How to Handle Six Common Electrical Hazard
The Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) reported that there were 2,210 non-fatal electrical injuries in 2017. This was an increase of 35% as compared to 2016. These injuries could have been avoided by understanding common electrical hazards and...
How to Spark a Craft Workforce Revolution
The skilled workforce shortage is not a new topic to those in the construction industry. By 2031, 41% of the current workforce will retire, and exiting baby boomers will only continue to exasperate the shortage. How many of your employees plan to retire in the next 5...