A modular shower unit that installs in minutes and needs no sealant

Eight videos about flashing for roofs, walls, windows, dormers, and chimneys (#internationalflashingawarenessday)

A guitar maker in England with a serious Lie-Nielsen addiction shows us around her newish woodshop

Moisture can build up in insulated roof assemblies; a vapor diffusion port allows moisture to escape

Dr. Joeseph Lstiburek explains how truss uplift happens and how to fix the problem in roof assemblies

A durable PVC siding line that goes up quickly, looks great, and never needs paint—or other maintenance

A vapor-permeable roofing underlayment stops air and liquid water while allowing vapor to pass, ensuring a durable roof deck. A layer of Cedar Breather creates a ventilation airspace for moisture and heat removal.

Termite shields are flashings that interrupt bugs instead of redirecting water. Like flashing, they should be made from a durable, non-corrosive, and UV-stable material—and strong enough that powerful little mandibles cannot bite through it.

Minisplit heat pumps provide heating and cooling to room-size spaces. Place the head where it will wash the space with air and place the condenser where it won't obstruct traffic in the winter.

Yes. Drywall is not a dead-end street: many career development avenues branch off, offering options for specialization, and profit.

Insulate and air seal cantilevers with rigid foam blocks, cavity insulation, and lots of sealant

Fasteners, expansion resistance, and propensity for leaks separate standing seam and corrugated roofing types

The FLEX impact driver, with a more compact size, higher speed, and greater torque, outperformed the DeWalt model in all aspects except weight and price

A layer of Styrofoam outside your walls will improve the performance of the walls, slashing air leaks and moisture problems and boosting the cavity insulation's performance

Apply sealants, hook hip trim onto z-closures, secure trims, and fasten it securely to ensure a watertight seal.