YouTube // Trimwork & Cabinetry, Woodworking
00:00 Ron Paulk: Hi, I'm Ron Paulk. Okay, the Smart Wood Shop. The jigs, the poor man's CNC for making the entire Smart Woods Shop, are complete. And I'm gonna give you a look at them right now.
Sponsor Content // Insulation & Air Sealing
Closed Cell, Open, Cell, High Density, Slow-Rise, or Fire Retardant?
Photos // Paints, Glues, & Sealants
Architectural Postcards from Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires is an architectural voyeur’s destination, with gothic, and ornate classical buildings that rival Europe in grandeur. There are also a lot of cool homes, and street-level building craft to admire.
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.
A Simple Balanced Ventilation System
Two fans talk to each other to replace stale air with fresh air
Sponsor Content // Kitchens & Baths
Install the Trim Kit for a Five-Piece Shower
Get step by step directions to install Bestbath multi-piece shower wall surround.
YouTube // Insulation & Air Sealing
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
Ten Myths About Concrete Construction
Another effort in the never-ending war on bad information and ingrained myths
YouTube // Decks & Porches, Woodworking
The Secret To A Japanese Scarf Joint: A Great Template
In case you were getting tired of Glulams and LVLs
Sponsor Content // HVAC & Mechanicals
Choose the Right Ventilation Strategy
When buildings become personal: Ventilation plays a key role in transforming a house into a home
Details // Concrete & Masonry, HVAC & Mechanicals, Insulation & Air Sealing, Kitchens & Baths
Retrofitting Hydronic Heating into an Uninsulated Basement Slab
Direct the heat toward the feet
Podcasts // Concrete & Masonry, Siding & Exterior Trim
Architectural Projections: 7 Minutes of BS
Old Building Details That Work
Sponsor Content // WRB & Flashing
Two Ways to Install Sill Pan Flashing With ZIP System Tape
A specialty tool makes placing standard non-stretch tape in corners easier
Photos // Concrete & Masonry, Roofing
Architectural Postcards from Mendoza, Argentina
Simple country houses, Brutalist bodegas, and superb craftsmanship
Video // Siding & Exterior Trim, WRB & Flashing, Windows & Doors
An Awesome Wall Assembly for Cold Climate Construction
Belt, suspenders, rainscreen, and redundancy make this wall awesome.
Adjustable Deck Tension Tie Installation Instructions
Meet code with the only deck tension tie engineered to adjust
YouTube // Siding & Exterior Trim
A plastering contractor upgrades an ugly exterior in Northern California.
Notching a Post for A Deck or Pergola
Score and whack is the basic method, but whacking with a sharp block gets cleaner results
Sponsor Content // Siding & Exterior Trim
How to Install Foundry Vinyl Siding
Efficient installation details for a good-looking siding job