COVER:
The NKBA reveals top ten trends for kitchens and bathrooms:
Cover courtesy of Nar Fine Carpentry
Design: Nar Bustamante Photo: Fred Donham

TOOL TALK:
What Makes a Cordless Drywall Screw Gun Shine?
Tool guru Jon Eakes takes an in-depth look at three models: from DeWalt, Milwaukee and Festool.

INNOVATIONS FOR BRICK PERFORMANCE:
There’s a Lot More to Brick than Brick
Brick veneer siding is a showcase for building science principles of rain screens running up against the realities of rodents, insects and mortar droppings. Jon Eakes evaluates innovative products available on the market.

COMMON CENTS CONSTRUCTION:
A Peek into the Future
What can real estate builders and developers expect in 2017? While it may not be time to pull the chute quite yet, it should be noted that the future is far from certain.

BUILDING SCIENCE:
Severe Weather and New Home Construction
Small, inexpensive changes can prevent significant damage.

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