| Westbrook Swoops In to Aid Millennium The deal saved the Four Seasons San Francisco from possible foreclosure. Westbrook also got controlling stakes in Millennium's Four Seasons Miami and Ritz-Carlton Boston. online.wsj.com |
Do it Yourself: Drywall condensation might be sign of serious problem The drywall in our house gets covered with moisture, especially when it is cold or rains and we use our unvented gas heaters. People at the paint store tell me to use Drylok on the walls to keep out the moisture. There are also drainage problems around the house. Can you help? feeds.washingtonpost.com |
Wallboard suits raise questions MIAMI -- A Florida drywall distributor knew four years ago that it had supplied problematic wallboard to homebuilders, according to a major Chinese drywall manufacturer, but it never told consumers about the problems. Shopping - Sports - United States - Drywall - Knauf feeds.washingtonpost.com |
Mortgage fraud thrives in good and bad times The house on the 53rd block of South Wood Street in Chicago's Back of the Yards doesn't look like a $355,000 home. There is no front door and most of the windows are boarded up. Chicago - Business - United States - New City Chicago - Construction and Maintenance pheedo.msnbc.msn.com |
Water: The enemy of wood framing Water is indeed the enemy of wood framing. It's imperative that your builder makes sure that the wood can stay dry or dry out rapidly if water somehow gets behind the exterior finished surface of your home. feeds.washingtonpost.com |