October 14, 2023 Updated: October 16, 2023 A Shooting Board for Perfect Woodworking Miter Joints This amazing shooting board jig uses magnets and simplicity to help you cut perfect ends Woodworking YouTube
October 12, 2023 Building Envelope Handbook This Best Practice Handbook covers the roof, walls, and floor assemblies of the building envelope. Insulation & Air Sealing Jobsite Handbooks aggregation
October 10, 2023 Updated: October 16, 2023 Wall Framing Order of Operations Frame the two long walls first and the shorter How to Lay Out A Basic Wall walls second Framing Details in 4D
October 9, 2023 A Stucco Patch on a Concrete Block Wall Feather the edges, and recreate the mortar lines for an invisible patch Siding & Exterior Trim Concrete & Masonry YouTube
October 7, 2023 African Blacksmithing Tools of the Late 18th century Practical materials and placement conserve energy and resources for a village blacksmith Video Treats Construction Phase
October 5, 2023 Updated: October 9, 2023 Understanding Fall Protection Anchors: Types and Applications The most important piece of fall protection, the anchor stops the actual fall Safety Tools YouTube
October 2, 2023 Drip Edge Installation on a Shingle Roof Some bending tips and installation best-practices for drip edge that doesn't catch the eye Roofing YouTube
September 28, 2023 Updated: October 2, 2023 Exterior Insulation Retrofit—13 Years LATER A 100-year old Sears Roebuck house is a 21st Century example of net zero retrofit details and techniques Design Insulation & Air Sealing YouTube
September 26, 2023 Foundational Excellence: Perfect Mudsills and Clear Drainage A deep dive into mudsill placement, sealing, and leveling (smooth mudsills are easier to seal) Concrete & Masonry Framing YouTube
September 22, 2023 Replace An Entry Door, Part 1: Remove Old Door and Prep Rough Opening This front door with built-in levels installs fast, and the composite frame means it will long last WRB & Flashing Video video
September 21, 2023 Updated: May 1, 2024 Breaking Down Gender Bias: A Toolkit for Construction Business Owners Words, actions, and people matter for combatting gender bias on jobsites Construction Phase Article
September 19, 2023 Vapor Diffusion Ports: How to Keep An Unvented Roof Dry (7 Minutes of BS) Like a ridge vent for moisture, vapor diffusion ports allow moisture to escape without leaking air Insulation & Air Sealing Podcasts
September 18, 2023 Skirtboard Layout Tips and Techniques A closed-stringer skirtboard is one of the simplest parts of stair trimout Trimwork & Cabinetry YouTube
September 16, 2023 Siding Installation Using Truexterior Nickle Gap (ptc@home 6) A polyash shiplap siding that is environmentally polite and durable as heck Siding & Exterior Trim Video video
September 14, 2023 7 Minutes of BS (Building Science) A podcast that explains scientific concepts to regular carpenters like us. Engineers explain the concept in detail, and ProTradeCraft breaks it down into bite-sized nuggets to make info snacking easier. Design Jobsite Handbooks aggregation
September 12, 2023 How to Install Subfloor Sheathing The first row of subfloor sets the tone and keeps the layout true Framing
September 11, 2023 Repair Broken Concrete Retaining Walls Hot mud and a sponge trowel make crumbly concrete walls new again Concrete & Masonry YouTube
September 7, 2023 Fall Arrest Vs. Fall Restraint: What's The Difference? Both systems prevent injury or death, and one prevents falls Safety Tools
September 5, 2023 Roll-Out Tool Storage for Pickup Trucks That Leaves Room for Plywood The Decked Pickup Truck Drawer System is heavy-duty, weather-resistant and relatively secure Tools
September 4, 2023 Updated: September 11, 2023 Hemming An Eve and Rake on a Standing Seam Metal Roof This video from Union Corrugating Company illustrates how to lock standing seam roofing panels into metal drip edge flashing along roof edges. Roofing YouTube
September 3, 2023 Updated: September 11, 2023 Exterior Window Trim Out on Walls With Exterior Foam Insulation (ptc@home part 5) Window trimout is probably the trickiest part of installing exterior trim work over two inches of styrofoam Siding & Exterior Trim Trimwork & Cabinetry Video video
August 30, 2023 Installing Deck Joists, Blocks, and Railing Posts Laying out the beam cut the deck joists in place, set the rim and sandwich the posts between lumber and hardware for a solid deck and railing system Decks & Porches
August 28, 2023 Updated: September 11, 2023 Articulating Shelf Made in a Woodworking Shop How to add shelves at the front of a cabinet that slide out and fold out of the way Woodworking Trimwork & Cabinetry YouTube
August 24, 2023 Airsealing Leaks During a Remodel: Framing, Framing, Framing Doubling the square footage of a house while cutting the air leakage in half delivers extraordinary value Insulation & Air Sealing YouTube video
August 21, 2023 Updated: August 28, 2023 Laying Out an I-Joist Floor the Awesome Framer Way Different width flanges mean you can't just hook any joist for layout numbers Framing YouTube