Plates define walls, and the marks on the plates illustrate the details

One of the biggest air leaks in a house is where the wood meets the concrete

Transfer the layout, and frame the openings a little bigger—just in case

Plumbing the outer wall using a string line, level, and turnbuckles

Lift the wall, set it on the line, and tie the corners together

Snap a line, put the panel on the line and nail it, tape the seams, and where to snap that line in the first place.

Everything we've got (so far) on flood resistance, cleanup, and recovery.

The first step in a superinsulated house with double stud walls is framing a basic 2x4 exterior wall. So we shot that.

This small video collection covers the basics of installing a roof deck in a place where sideways rain and hurricanes are real. Flashing, taping the seams, and storm-proof shingle starter strips.

When temperatures drop, propane heaters show up on jobsites. That's when fire danger creeps up ...

Like farm to table for building materials—a tour of Amazon trees and lumber

Two videos cover the design questions and construction process of a post and beam patio roof structure

Less is more, more or less. And now it is codified.

Long wedges cut from 2x4s are extremely effective for removing difficult flooring. Oh yeah, and don't forget the sledgehammer.