aggregation

Top Ten PTC Pages of 2021

As 2021 winds down, here's a look at what you all looked at the most.
Dec. 27, 2021
Number-ten-foil-balloon-989877_0.jpg
66fd8204e76dba231694952e Numbertenfoilballoon989877 0

Happy New Year!

Top Ten Pages, Starting with Number One

Design of a roof addition over an existing concrete patio in Bozeman, MT part 1
Framing

How to Attach a Patio Roof to an Existing House

Two videos cover the design questions and construction process of a post and beam patio roof structure
March 16, 2023
D Xu G6ae A4f3nqw0ddv Mg Uc Yjx8u Q7 Q Qc Dl Jm Sd Vk E
Windows & Doors

How to Replace a Rotted Exterior Door Jamb

The trick is to remove the old jamb without collateral damage. The answer is a multitool with a carbide blade.
Feb. 8, 2023
A Ak Kpqu9 Opo8 Ki1a1 9s P Ipfp3q Jl Zh Opdn Vv3i Ym0
Roofing

Drip Edge Installation on an Existing Roof

A look at types of drip edge flashing, how to cut it, and how to retrofit it to an existing roof​
March 2, 2023
Minisplit In A Bookcase
HVAC & Mechanicals

9 Ways to Hide a Minisplit

These mighty-mites can provide heating, cooling, and air-mixing for a well-insulated house, but they look so darned—European. It is hard for many Americans to warm up to them....
Feb. 6, 2023
K Sky7 Xo M Wz0 Ngr Wz Uedxfl3jb K Frw H Qedufmv Bzl Ba
WRB & Flashing

How To Install House Wrap #TheRightWay

Stop rot with house wrap​
Jan. 30, 2023
Xx E3 Agk9 Z1 Go Jr D Fw H H1qea Dc0 Emw Cjjg6mca3p Tk
Trimwork & Cabinetry

Cutting Crown Molding on the Flat

Forget about upside-down and backward; just lay it on the table and cut it
Jan. 26, 2023
Cy V20d Oycvx Iiz Ds93y Sfe U Wb73 Kycb Ow Twu Ux Ns V Wk
Tile, Flooring, Drywall

How To Install Corner Bead to an Outside Drywall Corner

A beginner's tip for straight drywall corners from a drywall pro
Jan. 23, 2023
Img 4049 900w Text
Construction Phase

What Could Cause THOUSANDS of Drywall Screw Pops?

A perfect storm of missteps causes an unimaginable 'texture'—or did it?
Dec. 17, 2019
Dan Morrison
Advance Framed Wall
Framing

Advanced Framing: The Best Way to Frame

When using lumber to frame a building, less is more, more or less. Less wood and more thought
March 29, 2021
Og O49 Wl7y D Otvulq Sw Uv3z Ixo Qvpoz7 Vq6g B4 A Ak Qqy
Trimwork & Cabinetry

Modern Trim Means No Casing Around the Door—and Tricky Corner Bead

Rather than cover the joint between drywall and door frame, celebrate the gap with an architectural reglet
Jan. 15, 2018

About the Author

Dan Morrison

Dan Morrison is a founding editor of ProTradeCraft.com, where he is also the editor-in-chief. Fun fact: Dan is also a founding editor of Green Building Advisor and executive editor of Fine Homebuilding.

Sign up for ProTradeCraft Newsletters
Get all the latest news and updates.