Basic Safety Precautions When Using an Aerial Lift
Aerial lifts are a real time-saver on jobsites; with a few basic safety precautions, they can continue to be
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Slide Bar for Shower Head Doubles as a Universal Design Grab Bar
Universal design is about more than accessibility. Function and utility can work together in the showers
Video // Roofing, WRB & Flashing, HVAC & Mechanicals
The Right Tin Snip for the Job
Left-, right-, and straight-cutting snips with single- and compound-leverage each have their place on a jobsite
Article // Concrete & Masonry, Kitchens & Baths
A Carpenter's First Time Building Concrete Countertops
Guts, grout, and happy accidents make concrete countertops that look like stone—at least to non-geologists
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Yet Another Video About Sturdy Saw Horses
Four straight 2x6s, a lot of glue, a mortiser, planer, sharp chisels, band saw, forstner bits, a block plane, oscillating spindle sander, and a rubber mallet are all you need
The first steps of roofing are having the right tools and the job and knowing the game plan
PRO Picks: OLFA Utility Knife Blades
Faster swap-outs, longer reach, and serrated blades for cutting fibrous materials (like insulation)
Video // Siding & Exterior Trim
Trim-Out Tip: Screw Placement (mark your square with a pencil)
Quality, speed, and safety can work together
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Sealing Corners With Zip System Tape
Watch step-by-step instructions on how to tape inside and outside corner seams using ZIP System sheathing and tape.
Jobsite Handbook // Kitchens & Baths
Making a house easy to live in regardless of your age or ability seems like a good idea, but it is rarely done.
Video // HVAC & Mechanicals, Insulation & Air Sealing
Think About Batts When Running Electrical Cable
Your electrician can make the insulation work better and easier to install
Cutting Slots in Old Windows for New Weatherstripping
When window replacement is not the best option, you can tighten up old windows with weatherstripping
Fastener Types: Key Differentiating Features
A primer on how heads, threads, tapers, and drives differ depending on application
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
Video // Siding & Exterior Trim, WRB & Flashing, Insulation & Air Sealing
Exterior Foam Insulation Retrofit: How To Install Polyiso Panels
The first layer of foam is mostly an insulation layer; the outer layer is the air barrier and drainage plane. This video is about the first layer.
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Basics of Concrete Block Wall Installation
Begin straight and level for a wall that will be plumb and square
details // Concrete & Masonry, WRB & Flashing, Insulation & Air Sealing
A Brick Wall Flashing and Insulation Retrofit
A retrofit solution that works great for a low-skill workforce—like volunteers
California Valley: A Fast Way to Shingle an Open Roof Valley
A California valley is faster than cutting all of the shingles up a valley. With shingles bedded in cement, it can be exported to other states.
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Safety Equipment for Spray Foam Kits
How to inspect, assemble, put on, and seal-test a respirator for low-pressure spray foam application