How to apply a non-slip broom texture to a concrete slab
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Choosing a DIY Spray Foam Pack
Closed Cell, Open, Cell, High Density, Slow-Rise, or Fire Retardant?
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Two water-tight decking products cover a front porch and a back deck
A common fencing material in Central and South America is cane stalks, but these are something else entirely.
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The Psychrometric Chart: 7 Minutes of BS (Building Science)
This chart explains how moisture behaves in the air as temperatures rise and fall—rainstorms, flooding, and glaciers in wall cavities are distinct possibilities.
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How To Install a Water Heater with SharkBite Fittings
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Cutting Teeny-Weenie Tiny Small Pieces of Wood Safely
Super Glue, a bench habit, and a super sharp pull saw can help you cut the small stuff—and KEEP your fingers
Model Remodel Show: Framing a Deck and a Porch
Post, beam, and joist placement for a front porch and a back deck
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WRB and House Wrap Installation Guide
House wraps and weather barriers can play a critical role in a high performance wall assembly. In fact, the WRB is a BFD
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How a Rinnai Tankless Water Heater Works
The physics and mechanics of turning cold water into hot showers
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Filling in a Garage Door Opening: Rain Screen Siding System
Drainage and airspace allows liquid water to drain out and air to circulate
YouTube // WRB & Flashing, Windows & Doors
Sweet Way to Bend Drip Cap For Windows
An upturned end dam for window flashing that needs no sealant and will not leak
ViscoElasticity: 7 Minutes of BS (#BuildingScience)
The science of stickiness: a molecular look at tape's adhesive and cohesive properties
A Primer on Photovoltaic Roof System Installation
Before you jump on to the roof, dive into this overview of solar electric systems for roofs
Hazardous Materials Communication on the Jobsite
Just for the health of it, you should watch this video and keep the info fresh in your mind the next time you open a can of something
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Subfloor Installation 1: Get the First Sheet Right
The first sheet sets the layout
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A Schluter Shower in Under Three Hours
A waterproofing system for tile that makes quick work of upgrades, like niches and benches
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A weekend binge-watch for you—clocking in at a little over 18 minutes of master carpentry.
Duct Mastic Installation Tip: Use a Workbench
It is easier to do a good job sealing ductwork when you're standing at a bench instead of crawling through a crawlspace
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The Secret to Gluing A Long Miter Joint: Inner Tubes
Inner tube scraps, clamps, finesse, and patience are all you need for a clean column with four sides of face grain.