Wood is, by far, the most common material used in the U.S. for single-family-home construction. But wood construction isn’t engineered for long-term durability, and it often underperforms, ...

A modular, precast system of concrete 'rings' can be connected in different ways to build a range of models of energy-efficient homes. Pablo Moyano Fernández, CC BY-SA Wood is, by far, the most common ...

Concrete is the unsung hero of residential construction. From driveways and sidewalks to patios and, most importantly, ...

Outside view of the house. What will someday be the front door is presently bricked up forming a niche inside. The studio is in the background. Note the re-bar sticking out to add on the second floor ...

Homeowners across the U.S. are running out of options when it comes to protecting their homes. The problem is that climate change has increased the risk of catastrophic damage due to windstorms, ...

As rebuilding from the Palisades and Eaton fires gets under way, some homeowners are choosing to build differently. Instead of the usual wood framing, they’re working with a material typically ...

A Louisville woman built a home using Insulated Concrete Forms to reduce energy costs and environmental impact. The concrete structure provides protection from extreme weather and results in ...

Timothy has written about personal finance, including detailed home renovation and repair cost guides, since 2017. His work covers everything from plumbing and roofing to solar and pest control. Find ...

In May, Danish startup 3DCP Group unveiled its first build in Denmark: a 3D-printed tiny home. The concrete home was built in five weeks but COBOD's BOD2 system was only actively printing for 22 hours ...

This prefabricated and mobile home can be set up in less than one day and is completed out or reinforced concrete. Features two bedrooms and a rooftop deck. In the struggle to find a mobile home able ...

Wood is, by far, the most common material used in the U.S. for single-family home construction. But wood construction isn’t engineered for long-term durability, and it often underperforms, ...

Having spent over 15 years writing about technology, Lawrence has turned his eye to remodeling, smart home services, maintenance and home repair projects. He now contributes DIY, informational and ...