Video // Sitework, WRB & Flashing
Decking a Roof with Hurricanes in the Forecast (1 of 4)
Snap a line and stick to it
Video Treats // Concrete & Masonry
Traditional Old School vs High-Tech New School Brick Walls
Which is better, a brick wall that stands for more than 800 years, or one that lasts 50 years?
Video // Siding & Exterior Trim, Trimwork & Cabinetry
Cutting Just a Smidge from Construction Stock: Deflect the Saw Blade
Sometimes a blade thickness is waaay more than you need to cut off. If you need to take 1/32 off the end of a board, here's how to do it quickly.
Podcasts // Concrete & Masonry, Siding & Exterior Trim
Historic Mortar: 7 Minutes of BS
In short, mortar is a mixture of some or all of the following materials: Portland cement, sand, lime clay, and more modern additives.
Murphy Bed Build (9): Final Installation and Adjustments
Adjust the boxes to the hardware, and then to each other. Rotating the panel gives a little extra wiggle room
YouTube // Windows & Doors, Glues, Sealants, Coatings
Setting Window Panes with Silicone
Getting silicone to stick to the window and not your finger
Murphy Bed Build (8): Building the Bed Cabinet
Assembling a big box with a big back that anchors the bed cabinet to the wall
Model Remodel Show: Balanced Ventilation System
A simple and affordable balanced ventilation solution for small tight houses
Build A Murphy Bed (7): Hinge Installation
A little extra space helps, and can be tightened with a washer if needed
details // Roofing, WRB & Flashing
StormProof Roof 2: Edge Flashing and Starter Strip
Roofs peel off from the edges, so it is critical to hold them tight
Install A French Drain That Winds its Way to Daylight
Groundwater and surface runoff are just looking for someplace to go; French drains are one option
Filling the Pipeline With Side Jobs so You Can Quit Your Day Job
Episode 3 is about lining up enough work so that can confidently quit your day job. Spoiler alert: it is not as soon as you think
Murphy Bed Build (6): Bed Frame Assembly
Install the front-facing panel and movable legs to the mattress box
Murphy Bed Build (5): Cherry Inlay on the Face
A strip of hardwood hides the joint and customizes the look
Murphy Bed Build (4): Bed Box Sides and Bottom
A lot of pocket screws hold the sides and bottom ribs together
Build A Murphy Bed (3): Bed Bottom Faces Forward
The two-part bottom panel assembly is about aesthetics, not structure
Medieval Mysteries What's Up with the Incessant Cantilevers?
There is more to medieval life than swords
Video // Trimwork & Cabinetry, Woodworking
A Wall Bed That Even Murphy Can Make
Main sections of the process are broken into 3-5 minute videos and nifty tips are broken out into 30-second - 1-minute video clips below.
YouTube // Trimwork & Cabinetry
Setting Up an Efficient Miter Saw Station
An inexpensive tool, a mid-priced one, and a high-dollar cordless saw combine into a nice little system for clean and accurate mitering