The nuances of measuring is what separates the kids from the carpenters

Decking the field and delegating responsibility

 

There is more to medieval life than swords

 

Outside insulation is an effective way to keep heat in. The devil is in the details, such as this one

Brute strength will not win in a war with physics. Smart design predicts the resonance of a building and sidesteps the waves

Overlapping tapes with gravity in mind keeps water out of the house

Four straight 2x6s, a lot of glue, a mortiser, planer, sharp chisels, band saw, forstner bits, a block plane, oscillating spindle sander, and a rubber mallet are all you need

"Build it right. If the wood can withstand seven centuries, I would build a house that is so constructed as to withstand a millennium. With this attitude, I would keep woodworking."

—Go Taek Yeong, Skill Holder

Streamline your stringline strategy

It turns out, 5/8 plywood is about the best window insurance you can buy

 

Raised heel trusses and a sealed roof deck make a fast energy efficient roof system

The top reason to study engineering in college: Wall of Wind. Yay Science!

A field-tested collection of videos, articles, and animated details on practical improvements to the framing process that strips out the less-valuable 'advice' often passed on by others