Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the ...

In the world of construction selecting the right materials is critical to the success of any project whether residential or commercial Quality materials contribute to a building durability safety and ...

Choosing flooring for your home involves decisions about style, durability and budget. Here are 11 flooring options, along ...

Most flooring materials need underlayment to cover imperfections in the subfloor, reduce sound and provide other benefits specific to each type of floor covering. Choosing the right underlay for ...

Basement floor insulation boosts home efficiency and improves comfort in your living space. Rigid foam board insulation and prefab insulated panels are DIY-friendly options. Basement ceiling ...

We didn’t notice [Nikita]’s post about building a concrete 3D printer, a few months ago, but the idea seems sound: build a basic CNC XY axis and then add a mortar pump and hose to deposit ...

A 700-foot span across a deep canyon gorge.

Its first dedicated space was the Chidsey Building that is now part of The Bay, a building that was abandoned since its ...

Complexity:Advanced Cost:Around $25000 The inspiration for our backyard build stemmed from two ideas. First, we wanted to showcase some sustainable building materials and practices. Second was the ...

Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Jamie Hailstone is a U.K-based reporter, who covers sustainability. Every sector has its own set of challenges when it comes to reducing ...

BOSTON (SHNS) – One phrase was uttered over and over again Tuesday morning by the movers and shakers of Beacon Hill and D.C.: Who knew concrete was so exciting? The ceremonial opening for a new ...

At a meeting last Thursday with the Lake County Commissioners, Keith DeVille offered an overview of the "big idea" that he and his partners are planning and why. "The problem with conventionally built ...