A hole saw and a scrap of drywall make an invisible patch that is fast and invisible. Did we say invisible?

 

Seven tips for a better installation and some advanced tile saw acrobatics, too

 

7 less common (but potentially problematic) shower waterproofing situations

 

A beginner's guide to drywall installation

A hidden funnel between inside and out dumps water into the wall

A closer look at using moisture-resistant materials for wet locations.

Letting the brick dry evenly is the key for old masonry walls that want to leak less energy

Field-testing a tool pick from the National Hardware Show

Space savers for the young-ish

In places where climate zones are irrelevant, form follows function, and the function includes kicking back

Plywood and paint make extinguishers what they ain't

A Haiku to go along with a photo in hullhistorical's Instagram feed

Miters vs. butt joints

On the Job Tip: Look before you leap

Like kitchen bath remodels, it involves plumbing, ventilation, electrical upgrades, waterproofing, and building inspectors

A: Neither. It is a physics problem. The solution lies in carpenters and drywall installers working together

With blower door tests in the building code, it is up to more than just the insulators or the GC to deliver results: many trades have a stake.

It's not just wasted space anymore