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
November 13, 2017 Updated: June 15, 2023 What To Do After a Hurricane: A Pro’s Guide To Recovery Tend to yourself and to immediate danger—and then start planning your comeback party Safety Article
November 11, 2017 Updated: August 29, 2023 Transparent Aluminum and 9 Other Construction Technologies that Are Coming Down the Pike In this video, the robotic 'narrator' asks multiple questions about construction innovations of the near future. Concrete & Masonry Insulation & Air Sealing Tile, Flooring, Drywall Windows & Doors Video Treats video
November 9, 2017 Updated: June 15, 2023 Seal Holes from Pipes and Wires An item on the Energy Star Thermal Bypass Checklist. Item 5.1.2, to be exact ... Insulation & Air Sealing Kitchens & Baths Glues, Sealants, Coatings Details in 4D detail
November 7, 2017 Updated: June 15, 2023 A Window Install in a Thick ZIP Wall The general idea of installing windows is to plug the big hole that you just cut in the wall. WRB & Flashing Windows & Doors Details in 4D detail
November 4, 2017 Updated: June 15, 2023 Windows Into Latin America Are windows the eyes of a home, or a gateway to its soul? Windows & Doors Photos photos
November 3, 2017 Updated: June 15, 2023 Framing tip: Wood Moves, Toilets Don't What's worse than a plumber with a Sawzall? A carpenter who causes it. Framing Video video
November 2, 2017 Updated: October 31, 2023 Safety On the Job Begins at the Top If you don't create a culture of smart and safe work practices, who will? Safety YouTube video
October 30, 2017 Updated: June 15, 2023 Media Workflow Tip: Belt and Suspenders Belt, suspenders, clean underwear, and a long-tail t-shirt just to make sure. Editor's Notes Video video
October 25, 2017 Updated: June 15, 2023 Jobsite (Photography) Tip: Embiggen Your Battery Capacity Tie your camera into your cordless tool system Editor's Notes Video video
October 22, 2017 Updated: June 15, 2023 Sorry, No Codes (Construction Haiku) A simple stairway Answers the question of why. Why regulations? Framing Photos photos
October 18, 2017 Updated: September 9, 2024 Indoor Air Quality (IAQ): 7 Minutes of BS A three-pronged solution to indoor pollution: Isolate, eliminate, and ventilate HVAC & Mechanicals Podcasts podcasts
October 16, 2017 Updated: June 15, 2023 Cutting Perfect Decorative Ends to Pergola Joists Make a pattern using elliptical sticks, and then use a router with flush-cut bit to replicate onto the big stock Decks & Porches Woodworking YouTube video
October 14, 2017 Updated: June 15, 2023 Plywood Production: Old School and Hi Tech Old school and new tools on display in a two-video mashup Framing Video Treats video
October 9, 2017 Updated: June 15, 2023 Flood Recovery Retrofit: Brick Wall Insulation Two ways to insulate a brick veneer wall, from the Inside Concrete & Masonry Insulation & Air Sealing WRB & Flashing YouTube video
October 7, 2017 Updated: June 15, 2023 El Aguila: A Love of Remodeling Turned A House Into A Hotel As family size contracts, big houses become small hotels Decks & Porches Photos photos
October 6, 2017 Updated: November 6, 2023 Crown Molding Q&A: Matching Crown Molding Profiles Up the Rake When the humps don't match the bumps, you need a second molding profile—or you can eliminate the plumb cut Construction Phase Location Article
October 5, 2017 Updated: October 31, 2023 Electrical Safety: Ladders, Dew, and Power Lines This true story is taken from a NIOSH FACE Report, which identifies factors that contribute to fatal injuries and gives comprehensive recommendations for preventing similar deaths. Safety YouTube video
October 3, 2017 Updated: June 15, 2023 Bahco Insulation Knife and Saw: "Works Really, Really, Really Well" For cutting rockwool insulation, retire your old bread knife and pick up a pair of these Insulation & Air Sealing Tools Video video
October 2, 2017 Updated: June 15, 2023 Mystery Leak! Wet Slab and Punky Baseboard: Was it the Plumber, Drywaller, or Finish Carpenter? Q: How many holes will Matt cut before finding the leak? A: As many as it takes! Trimwork & Cabinetry Plumbing, Electrical YouTube video
September 29, 2017 Updated: June 15, 2023 Airseal the Rim Joist and Wall Framing Connection Glue the rim joist, caulk the gaps, and overhang the wall sheathing to tighten this leaky building assembly Framing Insulation & Air Sealing Details in 4D detail