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Fine Homebuilding looks at moisture wicking up through walls in historic buildings and the fixes to consider before making changes to the structure.
Why it matters: Sealing old masonry the wrong way traps water and speeds up decay, a common callback on renovation jobs.
In JLC, a design-build owner in New Jersey describes starting a deck and outdoor-living company in 2015 with one carpenter and no business experience. The firm now has six employees and finishes 8 to 10 projects a year at $150,000 to $200,000 each.
Why it matters: A grounded look at what a tight niche and bigger tickets do for a small residential contractor.