Job-Site Dogs
Ever notice that some members of the crew are always glad to see you, don't complain about the weather, and never ask for a raise? So what if they drool a bit and sleep on the job. We asked readers to send us photos of our job-site dogs, and the ... [... more] Fine Homebuilding
How to Hire a Contractor
Hiring a contractor can be a stressful experience. We have all heard the horror stories of contractors fleeing the jobsite after receiving a deposit or doing shoddy work. But are these pitfalls avoidable? How do you hire the right person for the job? [... more] Do It Yourself
Concrete Foundations Must Be Strong
DEAR TIM: My husband and I hired a contractor to build a 25 by 25 foot addition. This addition has a poured concrete foundation. Because access to the jobsite is very difficult, we had to use a concrete pump to place the concrete in the forms. ... [... more] Ask The Builder
Tool Backpack Video
Tool backpacks is a terrific way to get your tools up a ladder or to a job site. Backpack tool bags have pockets to organize your tools. When taking your standard metal toolboxes to the jobsite, try one of the new tool backpacks. A tool backpack ... [... more] Ask The Builder
Interior Framing
After building homes for nearly 20 years, I still love to see the look on customers' faces when they visit the jobsite just after the house frame is complete. The skeletal frame of the home allows people to make the jump from the two-dimensional ... [... more] Ask The Builder
