Video // Paints, Glues, Sealants, Concrete, Masonry
Control Joints in Concrete: How to Seal and Finish Them with Polyurethane Sealant
A three-part series on keeping water out of control joints in an aestheticly pleasing manner
Sponsor Content // Siding, Exterior Trim
How to Install Foundry Vinyl Siding
Efficient installation details for a good-looking siding job
Details // Framing, Insulation, Air Sealing
Airseal the Rim Joist and Wall Framing Connection
Glue the rim joist, caulk the gaps, and overhang the wall sheathing to tighten this leaky building assembly
An Ingenious Rolling Parts Rack
This vehicle-mounted storage system extends from either side of the van.
Timothy Wilmots’ System Workbench
This incredible bench is more than just a work table; it’s an essential tool in the shop.
Sponsor Content // HVAC, Mechanicals
How Rinnai’s ThermaCirc360 Hot Water Recirculation Works
Rinnai uses the cold water line as a recirculating loop to save the cost of adding more plumbing
Use tape to clamp and only glue where you have to.
Lessons learned in retaining wall construction: drainage, drainage, drainage How to build a really big wall.
Video // Insulation, Air Sealing
Closed Cell, Open, Cell, High Density, Slow-Rise, or Fire Retardant?
Drone Zone 2: Foundation Waterproofing and Drainage Solutions
A peek at interior and exterior foundation waterproofing in one single house
YouTube Video // Concrete, Masonry
How to Form Place and Finish Concrete Stairs
A split riser allows you to remove the forms without damaging wet concrete.
Sponsor Content // Kitchens, Baths
How to Install Tile to a Prefab Shower Surround
Discover how to install beautiful glass or ceramic tile in a Bestbath Designer Series shower.
Video Treats // Best Practices
Homebuilding in Australia Circa 1946
This old school training film shows some familiar and unfamiliar construction methods once used down under.
BS Podcast // Insulation, Air Sealing
Radiant Barriers: 7 Minutes of BS—Building Science w/a Beat
Thin foil can block massive amounts of heat transfer, but it needs a massive temperature difference to be effective. So, insulation sort of makes radiant barriers irrelevant.
Sponsor Content // HVAC, Mechanicals
Three Ways to Wire a Panasonic WhisperGreen Select Exhaust Fan
You can control the bath fan and the light from the switch, automate with motion and sensor controls, or you can mix and match methods. You can even tinker at the switch
Tiny House Plan: A Future Granny Flat in Ecuador
Begin with the end in mind. And some construction materials, too.
Sponsor Content // WRB, Flashing
How to Flash Window Jambs with ZIP System Flashing Tape
Stop air and water leaks at the side of windows by sealing the flange to the sheathing