The Headlamp I Never Knew I Needed
This top-notch Fenix HM65r headlamp showed me the light when I thought my old headlamp was fine.
Stay Shady with This Family Handyman Approved Sun Shirt
Have some fun in the sun wearing this Family Handyman Approved work shirt with built-in UV protection.
What Does It Mean To Buy a House ‘As Is’?
If you're home shopping in a sellers' market, you might be tempted to buy a house as is. Here's what...
White House Unveils Plan to Increase Affordable Housing
The U.S. needs more affordable housing. Here's how the current administration plans to get the country where it needs to...
White House Holds Summit On Housing Industry Supply Chain Issues
As supply chain constraints continue to limit home building, industry leaders met with government officials to plan a course of...
50 Super Dangerous Signs That Could Kill a Home Buy
You might miss some of these signs when viewing a home
Home Inspection Myths You Need to Stop Believing
Make sure you understand the nature of home inspections
12 Silent Signs Your House Has Foundation Problems
Cracks, gaps and more can be serious signs of foundation issues with your home.
Construction Employment Slips By 20,000 Jobs in May
The construction industry is spinning its wheels as material shortages continue causing non-residential construction to sputter.
Construction Training Program for Girl Scouts Launches This Fall
Only 11 percent of construction workers in 2020 were women. The Home Depot Foundation and the Girl Scouts of the...
New Home Sales Dip in April Due to Cost Concerns
Housing affordability is becoming problematic as construction materials become more and more expensive.
Construction Production Drops as Material Costs Surge
Building homes is steadily getting more expensive, complicating matters for homebuilders and home buyers alike.
NAHB to Host Webinars on Lumber Alternatives in Home Building
Faced with an unprecedented leap in lumber prices, home builders may have to turn to alternative building methods to keep...
Austrian Startup Unveils Multitasking Construction Robot
A new construction robot is in development that can handle a bunch of jobsite tasks ... and it can climb...
California Safety Chief Named New Head of OSHA
A new administration signals that changes are coming to OSHA.
NAHB Announces COVID-19 Vaccine Awareness Week
The goal is to educate construction workers on vaccine safety and get the industry vaccinated.
New Homeowner Tips
New homeowners take heart. Experienced DIYers share their tips about what to do – or not do – after moving...
DIY Home Inspection Tools
Spot expensive problems before you make an offer on a new home
Your Spring Home Maintenance Checklist
When winter departs, it's time to check for damage and prepare for the hot weather ahead.
Builder Confidence Drops as Interest Rates and Material Costs Increase
Historic lumber prices and normalizing mortgage rates are causing concern for home builders.
Risks of Skipping a Home Inspection
Thinking of skipping a home inspection? You may have a better chance of sealing the deal, but there are significant...
Paycheck Protection Program Out of Funds, No Longer Accepting Applications
The Paycheck Protection Program has run its course after providing well over half a trillion dollars in loans to small...
Why a Pre-Sale Home Inspection Is a Good Idea
Thinking about selling your home? Here's why you should consider scheduling a pre-sale home inspection.
12 Home Inspection Red Flags You Can Actually Overlook (For Now)
When buying a home, the home inspection can be one of the most stress-inducing parts of the process. Will the...
12 Things to Watch with a Home Appraisal
Whether buying or selling a house, knowing what goes into an appraisal is valuable knowledge. Check out some things to...
110 Nightmarish Home Inspector Scenarios
After seeing these real-life home inspector photos (and picking your jaw up off of the floor), you’ll wonder what these...
Epic Homeowner Fails Brought to You By Home Inspectors
Our friends at Structure Tech in St. Paul, MN, look at homes all across the Twin Cities. These are just...
Home Inspector Nightmares: Volume 25
Here’s another batch of photos from our home inspector friends. If these fixes are any indication of what people are...
12 of the Craziest Things Ever Found During Home Inspections
Home inspectors, real estate professionals, estate-sale professionals, and undertakers all have one thing in common: They know your secrets—the ones...
Construction Industry Still Struggling With Skilled Labor Shortage
New analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows construction firms still have trouble finding and hiring skilled laborers...
OSHA Releases Ten Most Cited Violations for FY 2020
Fiscal year 2020 was a complicated year for workplace safety.