December 1, 2018 Updated: June 15, 2023 Insulated Floating Subfloor, Part 3: First Subfloor Layer The first layer of subflooring sits atop thick foam insulation and a plastic vapor barrier Framing Video video
November 30, 2018 Updated: June 15, 2023 Insulated Floating Subfloor, Part 2: Plastic and Rigid Insulation Water and thermal barriers make a warm, dry base for the subfloor to float on Concrete & Masonry Video video
November 29, 2018 Updated: October 31, 2023 Jobsite Safety With Flammable or Explosive Liquids Five tips to keep the job moving — SAFELY Safety YouTube video
November 27, 2018 Updated: June 15, 2023 Pro Tool Innovation Awards: Cordless Power Tools Saws, hammer drills, cutters, routers, heat guns, radios, shop vacs, and the batteries to run them Tools Article
November 26, 2018 Updated: June 15, 2023 Insulated Floating Subfloor, Part 1: A Flat Gravel Base A solid flat surface for building begins with a LOT of aggregate and many passes with a compactor Concrete & Masonry Video video
November 14, 2018 Updated: June 15, 2023 Stucco: 7 Minutes of BS (Building Science) Stucco is supposed to keep water out, but it is a reservoir cladding, so it also keeps water in. Sort of. Siding & Exterior Trim Podcasts podcasts
November 12, 2018 Updated: June 15, 2023 Through-Wall Location Tip for Vent Caps, Light Boxes and Outlets A piano wire drill bit can help you cut holes in the wall right where you want them Siding & Exterior Trim YouTube video
November 9, 2018 Updated: June 15, 2023 Model Remodel Show: Dry Space Under the Deck Two water-tight decking products cover a front porch and a back deck Siding & Exterior Trim Video video
November 6, 2018 Updated: June 15, 2023 Animation: Floating Insulated Subfloor on a Slabless Slab Wait, what? Concrete & Masonry Details in 4D detail
November 5, 2018 Updated: June 15, 2023 How to Reflash a Leaky Skylight Flashing is the key to a skylight that won't leak water into the roof Roofing YouTube video
November 4, 2018 Updated: June 15, 2023 Think About Batts When Running Electrical Cable Your electrician can make the insulation work better and easier to install Insulation & Air Sealing Plumbing, Electrical Video video
November 2, 2018 Updated: June 15, 2023 Subfloor Installation 3 of 3: A Straight Edge for Siding The floor system should not cause a bump in the wall Framing Video video
October 31, 2018 Updated: June 15, 2023 A Riveting Way to Fasten Metal Flashing to Wood A sweet treat for your bag of tricks — Happy Halloween! WRB & Flashing YouTube video
October 30, 2018 Updated: June 15, 2023 Pro Tool Innovation Awards: Workwear and Safety Award Winners Durable boots, warm outerwear, a handy ladder, a tornado of jobsite lighting, and slick fall-protection Tools Article
October 30, 2018 Updated: June 15, 2023 Subfloor Installation 2: Gluing, Placing, and Nailing the Sheets Repetitive tasks—with reasons behind them—consolidate into a squeak-free subfloor Framing Video video
October 27, 2018 Updated: June 15, 2023 Note to Self: Get A Soils Report Next Time We budgeted nearly $50,000 for the foundation and yet ran almost 100% over budget—that hurts. Concrete & Masonry Photos photos
October 26, 2018 Updated: June 15, 2023 Subfloor Installation 1: Get the First Sheet Right The first sheet sets the layout Framing Video video
October 22, 2018 Updated: June 15, 2023 Broom Finish a Concrete Slab How to apply a non-slip broom texture to a concrete slab Concrete & Masonry YouTube video
October 16, 2018 Updated: June 15, 2023 The Psychrometric Chart: 7 Minutes of BS (Building Science) This chart explains how moisture behaves in the air as temperatures rise and fall—rainstorms, flooding, and glaciers in wall cavities are distinct possibilities. HVAC & Mechanicals Podcasts podcasts
October 15, 2018 Updated: June 15, 2023 Cutting Teeny-Weenie Tiny Small Pieces of Wood Safely Super Glue, a bench habit, and a super sharp pull saw can help you cut the small stuff—and KEEP your fingers Safety YouTube video
October 13, 2018 Updated: June 15, 2023 Model Remodel Show: Framing a Deck and a Porch Post, beam, and joist placement for a front porch and a back deck Decks & Porches Video video
October 6, 2018 Updated: August 18, 2023 ViscoElasticity: 7 Minutes of BS (#BuildingScience) The science of stickiness: a molecular look at tape's adhesive and cohesive properties WRB & Flashing Podcasts podcasts
September 24, 2018 Updated: June 15, 2023 How to Finish a Concrete Slab with a Bull Float The first finishing tool on the slab pushes down rocks and brings the cream to the top of the concrete surface Concrete & Masonry YouTube video
September 22, 2018 Updated: June 15, 2023 Installing Rockwool Insulation: Rigid Boards in the Walls and Batts in the Attic Insulating the shell after blower door and IR camera-assisted air sealing Insulation & Air Sealing Video video
September 17, 2018 Updated: June 15, 2023 How to Cut Super Shims for Leveling an Uneven Floor, Ceiling, or Wall A jig and a few tricks to help you make shims of any length to straighten crooked framing Framing YouTube video