Your own private Idaho—or Argentina—inside the house
Measuring, Estimating, and Choosing Roofing Materials
There are many products in a roof assembly, so choose a system that is specifically designed to work together
Heat Stress: 7 Minutes of BS (Building Science Syncopated)
Too much of a good thing can kill you. Including sunny weather.
YouTube // Roofing, WRB & Flashing
How to Flash a Masonry Chimney Into a Metal Roof
A silent movie about flashing metal roofing into a brick chimney from UnionCorrugating.
National Hardware Show Highlights: Spill-Proof Gas Can
A better mousetrap that actually catches mice. Or at least pours gas without getting your hands gassy
Sponsor Content // Siding & Exterior Trim
PRO Picks: Kleer Konceal Trim Boards
Eliminate the need for j-channel while boosting the appearance of vinyl siding
Details // Concrete & Masonry, Roofing, WRB & Flashing
Step Flashing 2 Brick: Its Complicated
Flashing must extend all the way from the wall to the outside. Oh yeah, and it has to be watertight and eight people have to work on it...
Video // Demolition, Insulation & Air Sealing
Jobsite Tip: Old Insulation and Hot Showers Don't Mix
Rinse off with cold water before the hot shower.
DIY Plywood Spiral Stairs: OMG
A really simple template, a really repetitive process, and a lot of glue go into this not-so-weekend project.
Sponsor Content // Insulation & Air Sealing
Closed Cell, Open, Cell, High Density, Slow-Rise, or Fire Retardant?
YouTube // Decks & Porches, Trimwork & Cabinetry
Draw Perfect Arcs for Big Gates
A couple of sticks are all you need to scribe smooth arcs that cover wide work pieces
A Ladder Fall From Six Feet Can Be Fatal
Ladder safety is not rocket science, it boils down to using common sense and having patience.
DeWalt FlexVolt Cordless Table Saw Review
It is hard to believe that a cordless table saw can stand up to jobsite use. But it can.
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.
Tropical hardwood beams, locally-fashioned framing connectors, and mahogany siding. Who needs a view?
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
YouTube // Trimwork & Cabinetry, Woodworking
Four jigs are all you need to set up a mobile cabinet shop
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