YouTube Video // Decks, Porches, Trimwork, Cabinetry, Woodworking
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 // Kitchens, Baths
Install the Trim Kit for a Five-Piece Shower
Get step by step directions to install Bestbath multi-piece shower wall surround.
Trees that Outrank Construction Projects
Deep roots in the community has its benefits (#ThrowbackThursday came early this week)
YouTube Video // Siding, Exterior Trim
A plastering contractor upgrades an ugly exterior in Northern California.
Not all places have water that comes out of the ground courtesy of the city. Sometimes it comes out of a truck.
Choose the Right Ventilation Strategy
When buildings become personal: Ventilation plays a key role in transforming a house into a home
Jobsite Handbook // WRB, Flashing
Walls that can drain and dry last a lot longer than walls that stay wet. An air gap between the siding and sheathing lets both dry independently.
Video // Framing, Insulation, Air Sealing
Raised Heel Roof Framing Options That Make Space For Insulation
Whether using roof trusses or stick framing a roof frame, if you make space above the exterior walls, your energy performance will thank you.
YouTube Video // Insulation, Air Sealing
Smoke-Testing an Old House Before Renovations (Air Leaks You Can See!)
Using theatrical smoke to illustrate air leakage pathways to customers and new employees
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
Installing Sill Plates and Floor Beams in a Japanese Timber Frame
Construction methods differ from country to country but are especially different in Japan.
How to Lift Heavy Loads with a Nail Gun and 2x4s
I’m kicking myself for not already knowing this amazingly simple trick!
18 Volt Lithium Battery Warnings from Milwaukee
A general warning that as batteries get bigger, so do the unintended consequences of using them like a dope. So, don't be a dope, read.
Adjustable Deck Tension Tie Installation Instructions
Meet code with the only deck tension tie engineered to adjust
YouTube Video // Trimwork, Cabinetry
A Laser Jig for Quicker Leveling
Created by a cabinet maker, this simple jig allows you to quickly gauge the relative elevation of multiple points.
Latinos have some pretty cool lavatories. This sink illustrates the point: This cool sink gets its chic from the way it’s made, with back-splash high pieces of scraps of the marble that made the counter.
Sponsor Content // Siding, Exterior Trim
How to Install Foundry Vinyl Siding
Efficient installation details for a good-looking siding job
Video // Framing, WRB, Flashing, Insulation, Air Sealing, Decks, Porches
Framing Tips for Walls with Thick ZIPs
Exterior insulation can create transition problems. Here are a few solutions
Happy Independence Day from Romeo, the shop dog, an important member of the team at Hull Historical in Fort Worth, TX
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