January 17, 2018 Updated: May 21, 2024 Sheet Metal Secrets: Drip Edge Flashing (jobsite origami) How to bend a lock-hem drip edge on a sheet metal brake Roofing WRB & Flashing Video video
January 15, 2018 Updated: June 15, 2023 Modern Trim Means No Casing Around the Door—and Tricky Corner Bead Rather than cover the joint between drywall and door frame, celebrate the gap with an architectural reglet Trimwork & Cabinetry Windows & Doors YouTube video
January 13, 2018 Updated: June 15, 2023 The Model ReModel Show: A Sprint to Dry In Raised heel trusses and a sealed roof deck make a fast energy efficient roof system Framing WRB & Flashing Video Treats video
January 8, 2018 Updated: June 15, 2023 Trowel and Error: How to Lay BIG Tile Sloppy mortar application means sloppy tile that #Fails Tile, Flooring, Drywall Decks & Porches Kitchens & Baths YouTube video
January 6, 2018 Updated: June 15, 2023 Homebuilding Smackdown: Science vs. Hurricane The top reason to study engineering in college: Wall of Wind. Yay Science! Framing Roofing Video Treats video
January 4, 2018 Updated: June 15, 2023 Exterior Insulation Guide: Cold Climate Everything* you need to know about adding insulation to the outside of old homes with cold bones Insulation & Air Sealing Jobsite Handbooks Zones 6 & 7 aggregation
January 2, 2018 Updated: May 28, 2024 Drip Edge Flashing: 7 Minutes of BS Drip edge is another water-shedding tool Siding & Exterior Trim WRB & Flashing Podcasts podcasts
December 25, 2017 Updated: June 15, 2023 2015 IRC Deck Ledger Bolt Placement The days of staggering bolts every 16 inches or so are over—especially if you want to step down to the deck. Siding & Exterior Trim Decks & Porches YouTube video
December 23, 2017 Updated: June 15, 2023 Courtyards in Latin America Your own private Idaho—or Argentina—inside the house Decks & Porches Photos photos
December 23, 2017 Updated: June 15, 2023 It Takes 10 Minutes to Waterproof a Shampoo Niche #TheRightWay "This is the most important part to waterproof because this is the place where all the water will end up and it might leak if not done correctly." —Michal Mroczko Kitchens & Baths Glues, Sealants, Coatings YouTube video
December 18, 2017 Updated: June 15, 2023 This Robot Sets Tile Twice as Fast as a Human And it can spread mortar too! Tile, Flooring, Drywall Video Treats video
December 16, 2017 Updated: June 15, 2023 Stairways to Heaven: Building Up, One Step at a Time May you build a ladder to the stars, may you climb on every rung ... Decks & Porches Photos photos
December 13, 2017 Updated: May 28, 2024 Roof Ventilation: 7 Minutes of BS Moving air keeps unwanted heat and moisture out of your roof system Roofing Podcasts podcasts
December 11, 2017 Updated: June 15, 2023 Stucco Patches That Make you Look Like A Pro It's all about the sand. (and eye protection.) Concrete & Masonry Siding & Exterior Trim YouTube video
December 9, 2017 Updated: June 15, 2023 Is Passive House the Future of Construction? Pennsylvania, New York, and Vancouver think so. HVAC & Mechanicals Insulation & Air Sealing Windows & Doors YouTube video
December 8, 2017 Updated: June 15, 2023 Duct Mastic Installation Tip: Use a Workbench The trick to better duct sealing? Better planning and glopping it on thick HVAC & Mechanicals Video video
December 2, 2017 Updated: June 15, 2023 A Cottage Made Completely With Native Materials and Local Labor The tiny house on stilts is ready for relaxation! Roofing Decks & Porches Kitchens & Baths Photos photos
December 1, 2017 Updated: June 15, 2023 Framing Tip: Mark Insulation Depth on Trusses Mark the trusses before you unbundle them Framing Insulation & Air Sealing Video video
November 30, 2017 Updated: October 31, 2023 Ladder Safety Best Practices You can't work faster if you're in the hospital—or worse. Safety YouTube video
November 28, 2017 Updated: June 15, 2023 Tools to Keep on Hand When Hurricanes are in the Forecast A handful of handies for the tool editor who has (almost) everything Tools Safety Article
November 27, 2017 Updated: June 15, 2023 Framing Tip: Placing Roof Sheathing (snap a line with fascia in mind) Draw a full-scale mockup and snap a line with fascia in kind Framing Video video
November 27, 2017 Updated: June 15, 2023 The Model ReModel Show: Energy Smart Walls on the Skinny Continuous exterior insulation means smaller studs and higher performance Framing Insulation & Air Sealing WRB & Flashing Video Treats video
November 22, 2017 Updated: June 15, 2023 Flashing Tip: Heat is Your Buddy Cold tape doesn't stick and hot tape stick like sh—well, you know what it sticks like. WRB & Flashing Video video
November 20, 2017 Updated: June 15, 2023 Gang-Cutting Perfect Blocks Masking tape and a sharp knife are hard to beat for production precision Trimwork & Cabinetry Woodworking YouTube video
November 18, 2017 Updated: June 15, 2023 The Tale of a Tropical Terrazzo Driveway as Built in Ecuador An #oldschool approach to decorative concrete surfaces Concrete & Masonry Photos Video photos