YouTube Video // Framing, Siding, Exterior Trim, Drywall, Tile, Flooring
Construction Disruption Collection: Robots, CNC Routing, and 3D Printing
3D Printing is hereby put on notice that it is not the disruptive sweetheart of the construction world anymore. ROBOTS are everywhere.
Top Five Joist Hanger Installation Errors
See how easy it is to avoid the top five hanger errors.
Retrofitting a Hardy Frame Shear Panel
Here’s how to stiffen walls that are too narrow to resist the force exerted by high winds and earthquakes.
This Roomba-like device can navigate a room and print complicated layout on the floor.
YouTube Video // Decks, Porches
Beyond Miters and Butt Joints: Custom Deck Border
Going a few steps beyond the usual methods for hiding end-grain.
Ridgid Gen5X Brushless Belt Sander Video Review
Ridgid and Ryobi decided to bust through the cordless barrier when it comes to belt sanders
It takes unusual tools and techniques to replace European-style windows in masonry walls.
BS Podcast // HVAC, Mechanicals
Make Up Air: 7 Minutes of BS (Building Science w/a Beat)
Houses cannot expand and contract with changes in pressure like balloons can. Instead, they need paths for air to balance the pressure
Why a Cedar Roof Needs a Cold Roof System
Use skip sheathing and a ventilation space to extend the life of the shingles
Video Treats // Drywall, Tile, Flooring
This Robot Sets Tile Twice as Fast as a Human
And it can spread mortar too!
Seismic Retrofit: Soft-Story Construction in Berkeley, Calif
Tie the walls to the foundation, the floor to the walls, and add shear strength for lateral support
Video // Demolition
Demolition Phase of a Foursquare Remodel in Minneapolis
A drone's-eye view of an ongoing remodeling project
YouTube Video // Concrete, Masonry
Placing a Stem Wall and Footing in a Single Pour In California
This old-school method kills two birds with one stone.
Video Treats // Safety, Tools
What Happens When You Crash a Work Van?
Do not be a dummy, make sure your tools are solidly secured, and put some protection between you and them—in case they ain't.
Video // Framing, WRB, Flashing, Windows, Doors, Insulation, Air Sealing
Cold Climate Passive House Retrofit in Connecticut
A collection of five videos on a Passive House Retrofit in Sharon, CT (climate zone 5) executed by Ben Bogie, Built to Last, LLC
Details // WRB, Flashing, Insulation, Air Sealing
Flashing Pipes, Framing, and Exhaust Vents in Exterior Walls
For walls with a pre-applied weather barrier, make sure the tape is compatible with the WRB coating—or use a primer
YouTube Video // Insulation, Air Sealing
Extreme Cold-Climate Wall Hacks
Furring and foam on the INSIDE for better walls in really cold places.
Article // HVAC, Mechanicals, Drywall, Tile, Flooring
The Engineering, Building Science, and Code Implications of Marijuana Grow Rooms
Like kitchen & bath remodels, it involves plumbing, ventilation, electrical upgrades, waterproofing, and building inspectors
A Home-Made Multi-Function Tool Cart
A woodworker in Belgium goes Festool one better by devising a wheeled folding bench that works with their products.