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05.09.11 Currently, Wisconsin uses the 2006 International Building Code (IBC) series for ...
05.09.11 In 1999, The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a directive ...
05.09.11 Safety glass, sometimes referred to as tempered glass, is designed to resist breaking and, if it should break, does so ...
04.25.11 Vaulted ceilings, sometimes called cathedral ceilings, are notorious for improper insulation ...
04.25.11 If I have seen one article on the topic of being green in the past month I have seen a hundred. Being green is ...
04.25.11 Interested in saving some real money on electricity? You probably were not aware of special ...
03.07.11 Last time we talked about how zoning districts could throw a wrench into your building or moving ...
03.07.11 It’s happened to you before, you go to light your fireplace and your living room fills with ...
03.07.11 Well if the ‘Cautionary Statement to Owners Obtaining Building Permits’ wasn’t scary enough, two ...
01.31.11 As of February 1, 2011, there are Wisconsin requirements for both smoke alarms and carbon monoxide ...
01.31.11 When making a decision to move or expand your business it is important to take into account the ...
01.31.11 Every year new building products get hyped, some become superstars while others fall to ...
01.10.11 The WI Plumbing Code (Comm 81-87) which was last updated in December 2004 has had some MAJOR ...
01.10.11 At the end of December, then Governor Elect Scott Walker announced his plans to replace the Wisconsin Dept ...
01.10.11 As of January 1, 2011, rules regarding sprinklers in construction of some multifamily dwellings ...
12.13.10 There are a variety of classes available. Check ‘em out! ...
12.13.10 this year’s newest tool will make you feel like Superman even without the cape. So what is it ...
12.13.10 Getting leads these days is like finding a needle in a haystack. But there is a way to narrow ...
11.15.10 So many people are wondering about the real impact of the recession on the housing market ...
11.15.10 A requirement for lateral restraint of a beam went into effect in Wisconsin in 2009. Some people are ...
11.15.10 Have you ever walked into your home and been slapped in the face with a methane smell that at first ...
10.04.10 On December 1, 2010, new legislation will go into place and play a very important role in the ...
10.04.10 Your mind has other things to think about than how many screws you need for that deck or what size ...
10.04.10 The vapor steam cleaner is the latest innovation in the realm of steam cleaning machines. Unlike ...
09.13.10 Whirlpool tubs are extremely popular but no one seems to know exactly how to clean the jets. Here’s the ...
09.13.10 Wisconsin's has established a new law for collecting and recycling electronics. It also ...
09.13.10 Although this guide is based on the 2009 International Residential Code and not the Wisconsin Uniform ...
08.02.10 Ipe wood is also known as Ironwood, Poui, Trumpet tree, and Brazilian Walnut. There are about ...
08.02.10 Most likely, your attic is one part of your home you very seldom think about. Out of sight, out of ...
08.01.10 Induction cooking is very popular in Europe and Asia, and is rapidly gaining popularity ...
07.19.10 Permit Path announced its expansion into Racine and Kenosha Counties today. ‘While the building ...
07.19.10 Seems like everyone is cleaning house these days and that includes removing old, dilapidated buildings. But ...
07.19.10 For most people, probably the biggest single factor against low energy LED lighting as a substitute for ...
07.06.10 Energy crisis is perhaps the most critical problem human civilization has ever faced. The ...
07.06.10 The WI Plumbing Code (Comm 81-87) was last updated in December 2004 and is due for a ...
07.06.10 A new state law, 2009 Wisconsin Act 292, was enacted on May 12, 2010, and gives the state ...
06.07.10 Maytag Corp. is recalling more than 1.7 million dishwashers manufactured under the ...
06.07.10 Considering a home security system? You have a lot of options - so many that it's easy ...
06.07.10 With summer comes the need to hang out with friends in the great outdoors. And where ...
05.17.10 The WI Department of Commerce issued a ‘Buildings Products Evaluation’ for Certainteed ...
05.17.10 The Energy Center of Wisconsin has posted over 15 of the presentations and slides ...
05.17.10 Today’s homes are louder than ever and everyone would like things quieter. The question is ...
05.03.10 With the volume of construction projects in the State of Wisconsin at record lows, OSHA is ...
05.03.10 Your septic system is not a trash can. Don’t put dental floss, feminine hygiene products, ...
05.03.10 After much ado, the State of Wisconsin Department of Commerce has answered your ...
04.19.10 The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with ...
04.19.10 You probably didn’t know that yard hydrants are NOT all created equal. What makes them ...
04.19.10 Efflorescence is a white, powdery substance that appears on the surface of concrete ...
04.05.10 As the warm weather swoops in, people exodus from their homes in droves to rake, trim ...
04.05.10 Alphabet soup is not uncommon when discussing government related topics and platting ...
04.05.10 The State of Wisconsin is hard at work establishing the new rules for electrical contractor and ...
03.15.10 Road limits, also known as road restrictions, are placed on roads which ...
03.15.10 Construction liens are very powerful tools that if used correctly can provide those ...
03.15.10 If you haven’t heard yet, Certainteed is a part of a class action lawsuit ...
03.01.10 Beginning January 1, 2010, the WI Department of Agriculture, Trade, ...
03.01.10 With the economy crumbling under our feet, contractors are feeling the ...
03.01.10 Everyone wants to have a good working relationship with their inspectors ...
02.15.10 Have you ever wondered what could happen to you as a homeowner or contractor if caught...
02.15.10 Zoning and building permits are not created equal. They use completely ...
02.15.10 Simpson Strong-Tie introduces the SD Strong-Drive® load-rated screw ...
02.01.10 Comm 22.38(3)(d) states “Edges of the vapor retarder shall extend up the edges of the slab ...
02.01.10 On May 25, 2006 Governor Doyle signed into law Wisconsin Act 456, requiring elevator ...
02.01.10 Here's what's going on in February and March ...
01.18.10 On January 1, 2010, administration of soil erosion control procedures and requirements ...
01.18.10 Every year WI Focus On Energy unveils its Cash-Back Rewards program. Some years ...
01.18.10 January 1, 2010 marks yet another signigicant change in the world of Wisconsin plumbing ...
01.01.10 Tamper resistant Receptacles and Arc-Fault Protection
01.01.10 Two Important Things to Check Today
01.01.10 Do you have a lot of icicles hanging from your roof?