December 25, 2023 Updated: January 2, 2024 Top Ten Building and Remodeling Pages of 2023 The list is below, beginning with the number one page, because this is not Letterman.Happy clicking, you all; see you in 2024! Editor's Notes Type of Content
December 20, 2023 Holiday Bandsaw Magic: Make a Reindeer from a Block of Wood A pretty cool parlor trick that makes trade shows go quickly, and a great way to 'Wow' the kids. Trimwork & Cabinetry Woodworking Video Treats video
December 18, 2023 Understanding Holes and Openings for Construction and Remodeling Workplace Safety Hole vs. Opening: Understanding Workplace Fall Hazards
December 18, 2023 Window Retrofit—From the RO, Out Down to the studs: removing the old window, along with the interior- and exterior trim, to the rough framing Construction Phase Article
December 11, 2023 Updated: May 28, 2024 Lstiburek on Water: It is Unbalanced, Crazy—and Beautiful Bulk water's job description is literally to rot houses, but the REAL danger occurs when it changes phase from liquid to solid, and gas... Design Podcasts Construction Phase
October 23, 2020 Updated: November 28, 2023 Rainscreen Siding Guide 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. WRB & Flashing Jobsite Handbooks aggregation
December 1, 2023 Updated: March 28, 2024 Insulated Structural Slab: How and Why to Install Subslab Insulation (Styrofoam XPS) For insulated slabs, get the XPS level and tape the seams before adding hydronic tubing Concrete & Masonry Insulation & Air Sealing Video
November 28, 2023 Updated: December 5, 2023 Four Things to Consider When Shopping for Work Boots Not surprisingly, fit and finish top the list of work boot features Tools YouTube
November 23, 2023 Build a Bluetooth Jobsite Speaker You are 20 bucks away from a speaker that rocks Woodworking Video Treats video
November 21, 2023 Updated: November 27, 2023 Passive House: Past, Present, and Future A look at where PHIUS has been, and where passive building is going Design YouTube
November 20, 2023 Woodworking MasterClass: Drawbore Mortise-and-Tenon Step up your joinery skills with a new woodworking technique Woodworking YouTube video
November 16, 2023 Decking a Roof with Hurricanes in the Forecast (1 of 4) Snap a line and stick to it Framing Video video
Sponsor Content November 11, 2023 Updated: November 17, 2023 AeroBarrier Provides Verified Air Sealing Made Easy Air sealing technology by Aeroseal Envelope, AeroBarrier sprays an atomized sealant into a pressurized house interior so that the air currents escaping to the outside carry the sealant and fill the holes, gaps, and cracks Insulation & Air Sealing Sponsor Content
November 11, 2023 Bench-Tested Woodworking Tips For Dadoes, Tongues, Tenons, and Tapers Many mistakes are caused by thinking about the wrong things Woodworking YouTube video
November 10, 2023 WRB and House Wrap Installation Guide House wraps and weather barriers can play a critical role in a high-performance wall assembly. In fact, some people consider the WRB to be a BFD. WRB & Flashing Jobsite Handbooks aggregation
Sponsor Content November 10, 2023 Updated: November 17, 2023 Manufactured Stone Veneer: Getting Ready for Installation What manufactured stone veneer is, how to estimate the quantity, and set up the jobsite Siding & Exterior Trim Sponsor Content
November 6, 2023 Drywall Patch for Small Holes in the Wall A fast drywall patch for small holes that doesn't require wood backing or a "California Patch" Tile, Flooring, Drywall YouTube
November 2, 2023 Fall Protection at Leading Edges: Fall Arrest and Guard Rails Fall arrest systems help workers get the guardrails in place safely, a gate between the two areas reminds them to use fall protection Safety Tools YouTube
October 30, 2023 Updated: October 31, 2023 Lifting Huge Heavy Walls with a Forklift When lifting big walls, do the math and get forklift and rigging certified Framing YouTube
Sponsor Content October 28, 2023 Updated: November 17, 2023 The CREEP Test: Acrylic Adhesive vs. Butyl Adhesive Comparing adhesive types for construction tapes, flashings, and WRBs WRB & Flashing Sponsor Content
October 25, 2023 Updated: May 21, 2024 Hurricane Damage: Construction Lessons Learned From Decades of Florida Hurricanes Florida has the most aggressive hurricane codes in the country, but some of the code requirements do not work as intended Design YouTube
October 23, 2023 Understanding Floor Joist Span Limits The nuts and bolts of floor joist load, deflection, shear, and compression considerations Design Framing YouTube
October 20, 2023 Master Stone Mason Cuts a Chamfer in a Stone Block 28-minutes of stone-cutting masonry zen: align the chisel and give it a solid WHACK Concrete & Masonry
October 19, 2023 Finish the Edge of a Concrete Slab Two types of edging tools for forming the edge of a new concrete slab Concrete & Masonry YouTube video
