To install cement board over plywood, first ensure the plywood surface is clean, dry, and level. Measure and cut the cement board to fit the area, then spread a thin layer of thinset mortar onto the ...

While fiber cement boards are widely known for their application in façade cladding, roofing, and wall partitions, a less discussed yet strategically significant development is their role in passive ...

The devastating and tragic floods that have killed at least 120 people in Texas were the latest in an increasingly familiar tale of extreme rain and its devastating consequences. Whether it’s ...

What if you could supercharge your coding environment with a tool that seamlessly integrates into your favorite platforms? Enter Claude Code—a powerful plugin designed to streamline workflows and ...

Affordable, durable, and attractive, laminate flooring remains as popular as ever, especially with DIYers due to its effortless click lock installation. Today's laminates are more resilient and look ...

Board-and-batten siding looks are one of the biggest trends in exterior home design. But while it’s hot right now, the style actually dates back nearly 200 years. And that may be part of its appeal to ...

Heidelberg Materials is betting it can profit from an expensive process that will reduce the carbon dioxide emitted from one of the world’s most polluting industries. By Stanley Reed Reporting from ...

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 experience ...