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

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

The best containment strategy depends on the job size, tools required, location in the house, and proximity to living space

 

News Flash: Drywall can be an air barrier

 

Retiling a tub surround is a common remodeling project because tubs have a track record for quitting early

The switch plates will only cover a little gap, so if your cut is sloppy, you'll have to come back to patch. And someone has to pay for that.

Warm and dry basement living space begins with keeping the basement dry—duh. All moisture from outside must be directed away from the interior walls and slab.