June 27, 2024 A Carpenter's First Time Building Concrete Countertops Guts, grout, and happy accidents make concrete countertops that look like stone—at least to non-geologists Construction Phase Concrete & Masonry
June 24, 2024 Stencil for Marking Lights, Switch Boxes and Electrical Outlets before Hanging Drywall A stencil that helps keep track of all the boxes that electricians add to walls and ceilings to avoid hanging drywall over them. Tile, Flooring, Drywall YouTube
June 10, 2024 The New Pella Window "Steady Set" Installation System (OMG!) Adjustable metal clips and a spring at the head mean installing a Pella window from the inside is a breeze Video Windows & Doors
June 7, 2024 Updated: August 9, 2024 3 Wall Claddings: Vinyl Siding, Panel & Channel, and Open-Joint (Building Resilience) We install and explore vinyl siding from Variform, PVC panels from Ply Gem, and open-joint cladding over Benjamin Obdyke's Invisiwrap UV system Siding & Exterior Trim Video
June 6, 2024 Advanced Framing Do's and Don't Bothers from an Architect Just because you draw it doesn't mean they'll build it that way. Know what makes sense, what the framer can execute, and forget about designing in two-foot modules Framing Details in 4D Article detail
May 21, 2024 Updated: June 12, 2024 An Animated Look at MultiSlide Patio Door Installation When installing multi-slide patio doors, begin by clearing away space to work and laying t Details in 4D Windows & Doors Decks & Porches
May 17, 2024 Updated: May 20, 2024 Mexico City's Evolution: From Lake to Metropolis through Chinampas Sustainable agriculture literally laid the roots for a city the size of NYC through Chinampas Design Video Treats
May 16, 2024 Controlling Dust When Using a Grinding Wheel on Masonry Silicosis is a Lung Disease You Get from Masonry Dust—It Can Kill You if you breathe the dust from cutting concrete and masonry Safety YouTube video
May 13, 2024 Fabricating a Vanity Countertop with Carpentry Tools: PTC Live At PTC Live, the crew from WilsonArt demonstrated how to work with Thinscape, a solid surface countertop material Kitchens & Baths Video
May 10, 2024 Updated: May 13, 2024 5 Window Installation Tips and A MultiSlide Patio Door from Ply Gem This is the fenestration episode of Building Resilience: Installing vinyl windows and a three-panel multislide patio door unit Windows & Doors Video
May 6, 2024 Patching Stucco Around Wall Penetrations Three-coat stucco patching with a block and mortar pattern between a lot of pipes sticking through a wall Siding & Exterior Trim YouTube
May 3, 2024 Belt Sander Basics: Tips and Techniques Twelve tips for a smoother workflow and better belt sanding results Construction Phase Location Woodworking
May 2, 2024 Why Do My Miters Suck? There are two reasons why many miter joints are loose or look bad: you're not paying attention, or you're doing it wrong Trimwork & Cabinetry YouTube video
April 30, 2024 Updated: October 2, 2024 Gender Bias on Jobsites Continues to Hobble the Skilled Labor Pipeline How to develop an inclusive culture on construction jobsites and offices and attract talent to fill skilled labor jobs Business YouTube
Sponsor Content April 30, 2024 Updated: May 13, 2024 How to Install Trex Signature® Deck Railing and Deck Stair Railing Panels Streamlined Deck Rail System: Trex Signature Panels Installation Guide for deck railings and deck stair railings Decks & Porches Sponsor Content
April 25, 2024 Stair Building: Layout and Framing Tips No stair buttons, no problem. Old school stair building and layout with an old-fashioned pitch block and a newfangled calculator Framing YouTube video
April 24, 2024 Updated: October 2, 2024 Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU): Career Opportunity, Income Generator, and Housing Solution ADUs are small houses, attached to foundations creating housing for extended family or renters Business YouTube
Sponsor Content April 23, 2024 Updated: April 26, 2024 How to Install Trex® Decking on a 12x16 Deck Install Trex Enhance decking on a basic deck: establish a clean edge, cut around posts, and fill the field with decking Decks & Porches Sponsor Content
April 8, 2024 A Drywall Lift Will Do The Heavy Lifting for You: Two Options A walk-through of a drywall lift for ceilings and a drywall lift for walls Tile, Flooring, Drywall YouTube
April 5, 2024 Framing Walls With Forcefield Sheathing (Building Resilience Season 3) Framing walls using OSB with integrated weather resistive barrier (WRB) speeds the dry-in process and simplifies the air barrier Framing Insulation & Air Sealing Video
April 4, 2024 Notch Like A Boss: Secrets for Cutting Decking Around Deck Posts Dope details don't just happen; they are planned and executed Decks & Porches Video video
Sponsor Content April 1, 2024 Updated: June 18, 2024 Rainscreen Installation for a Stone Veneer Wall Rainscreens protect buildings from moisture with proper ventilation Siding & Exterior Trim Sponsor Content
Sponsor Content April 1, 2024 Two Essential Roof Flashings: Kickout Flashing and W-Type Valley Flashing How to Bend Kickout and WType Valley Flashing with Tapco Brake WRB & Flashing Roofing Sponsor Content
March 26, 2024 Replacing a Concrete Driveway A two-day concrete driveway pour compressed to an informative eleven minutes Concrete & Masonry YouTube
March 18, 2024 Are You Clamping Your Woodworking Too Long? Probably. Four hours of clamping is enough for the wood glue to be stronger than the wood Woodworking Trimwork & Cabinetry YouTube