December 19, 2018 Updated: June 15, 2023 Tool Review: 110V Jobsite Board Stretcher DuhWalt's revolutionary new technology can help you get from D’oh to Done when you have boards that are too short on one end Tools YouTube video
December 18, 2018 Updated: June 15, 2023 Deck Flashing Code Requirements The IRC is a thick book, but there is relatively little aimed at decks. A few sections have a few sentences dedicated to construction of safe and durable decks. Decks & Porches WRB & Flashing YouTube video
December 13, 2018 Updated: June 15, 2023 Tool Tease: SawStop Jobsite Table Saw Finger-saving safety features are finally available on the jobsite. Just in time for a labor shortage, right? (Part 3) Tools Video video
December 8, 2018 Updated: June 15, 2023 Align a Tablesaw Blade to be Parallel to the Fence A relatively quick and simple method for cleaning up your tablesaw cuts Tools YouTube video
December 3, 2018 Updated: June 15, 2023 Insulated Floating Subfloor (4/4): Second Subfloor Layer Glue and screw the second subfloor layer to make a rock-solid insulated floor in a slab on grade home Framing Video video
December 1, 2018 Updated: June 15, 2023 Insulated Floating Subfloor, Part 3: First Subfloor Layer The first layer of subflooring sits atop thick foam insulation and a plastic vapor barrier Framing Video video
November 30, 2018 Updated: June 15, 2023 Insulated Floating Subfloor, Part 2: Plastic and Rigid Insulation Water and thermal barriers make a warm, dry base for the subfloor to float on Concrete & Masonry Video video
November 29, 2018 Updated: October 31, 2023 Jobsite Safety With Flammable or Explosive Liquids Five tips to keep the job moving — SAFELY Safety YouTube video
November 26, 2018 Updated: June 15, 2023 Insulated Floating Subfloor, Part 1: A Flat Gravel Base A solid flat surface for building begins with a LOT of aggregate and many passes with a compactor Concrete & Masonry Video video
November 12, 2018 Updated: June 15, 2023 Through-Wall Location Tip for Vent Caps, Light Boxes and Outlets A piano wire drill bit can help you cut holes in the wall right where you want them Siding & Exterior Trim YouTube video
November 9, 2018 Updated: June 15, 2023 Model Remodel Show: Dry Space Under the Deck Two water-tight decking products cover a front porch and a back deck Siding & Exterior Trim Video video
November 5, 2018 Updated: June 15, 2023 How to Reflash a Leaky Skylight Flashing is the key to a skylight that won't leak water into the roof Roofing YouTube video
November 4, 2018 Updated: June 15, 2023 Think About Batts When Running Electrical Cable Your electrician can make the insulation work better and easier to install Insulation & Air Sealing Plumbing, Electrical Video video
November 2, 2018 Updated: June 15, 2023 Subfloor Installation 3 of 3: A Straight Edge for Siding The floor system should not cause a bump in the wall Framing Video video
October 31, 2018 Updated: June 15, 2023 A Riveting Way to Fasten Metal Flashing to Wood A sweet treat for your bag of tricks — Happy Halloween! WRB & Flashing YouTube video
October 30, 2018 Updated: June 15, 2023 Subfloor Installation 2: Gluing, Placing, and Nailing the Sheets Repetitive tasks—with reasons behind them—consolidate into a squeak-free subfloor Framing Video video
October 26, 2018 Updated: June 15, 2023 Subfloor Installation 1: Get the First Sheet Right The first sheet sets the layout Framing Video video
October 22, 2018 Updated: June 15, 2023 Broom Finish a Concrete Slab How to apply a non-slip broom texture to a concrete slab Concrete & Masonry YouTube video
October 15, 2018 Updated: June 15, 2023 Cutting Teeny-Weenie Tiny Small Pieces of Wood Safely Super Glue, a bench habit, and a super sharp pull saw can help you cut the small stuff—and KEEP your fingers Safety YouTube video
October 13, 2018 Updated: June 15, 2023 Model Remodel Show: Framing a Deck and a Porch Post, beam, and joist placement for a front porch and a back deck Decks & Porches Video video
September 24, 2018 Updated: June 15, 2023 How to Finish a Concrete Slab with a Bull Float The first finishing tool on the slab pushes down rocks and brings the cream to the top of the concrete surface Concrete & Masonry YouTube video
September 22, 2018 Updated: June 15, 2023 Installing Rockwool Insulation: Rigid Boards in the Walls and Batts in the Attic Insulating the shell after blower door and IR camera-assisted air sealing Insulation & Air Sealing Video video
September 17, 2018 Updated: June 15, 2023 How to Cut Super Shims for Leveling an Uneven Floor, Ceiling, or Wall A jig and a few tricks to help you make shims of any length to straighten crooked framing Framing YouTube video
September 15, 2018 Updated: June 15, 2023 Model Remodel Show: Metal Roofs are Forever Watertight membranes and flashings that lock into roof panels mean a durable roof in extreme weather conditions Roofing Video video
September 10, 2018 Updated: June 15, 2023 Replace Tubular Skylights in a Tile Roof A great-looking method for nestling a tube skylight into a tile roof, without shiny exposed metal flashing Roofing YouTube video