Continuous exterior insulation dramatically cuts energy use. It is also required by code in much of North America. Installing siding over it is the trick, and stucco is no different. In this video, the master plasterer walks us through a couple of options for stucco over thick exterior foam.

Two WRB solutions help to build resilience into the mix. Add a rainscreen, four cladding options cover to the walls, and a sticky roofing membrane under a standing seam metal roof, and you have a resilient little home.

Move (plenty of) insulation into the roof for comfortable attic living space

Building codes have a bad rap for causing more complexity, cost, and confusion in the construction process, but if you know the code, you can find ways to circumvent high OSB and Plywood costs

Understand the factors influencing fall clearance and prioritize fall protection measures to prevent workplace injuries.

Nine "shop-vac" options for jobsite, car, and home use

On International Flashing Awareness Day, Aron Jones surveyed some flashing products he likes (#Internationalflashingawarenessday)

Editor Dan Morrison illustrates why drywall nails are not used in residential construction anymore: framers

Four tips for better drywall installation and finishes

(and a bunch of how-to-get-out-of-the-jam-you-just-goofed-your-way-into tips, too)

Installation, materials, and body-longevity advice from an old goat

One way to create comfortable living space in an attic: insulate the knee walls

Probably not, unless you are an art gallery in London or a hospital or a data processing center

Despite claims about shoes made for roofing, Roofer Eric Garcia suggests regular work boots with BLACK soles

In this final episode of season 3, we install standing seam metal roofing on the roof from ABC and dry stack manufactured stone on the walls